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Sara Smucker Barnwell is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical director of behavioral health, 98point6. She can be reached on LinkedIn and at her self-titled site, Sara Smucker Barnwell PhD.

Dr. Smucker Barnwell provides evidence-based psychotherapy and consultation in the greater Seattle area, and her research and publication interests focus on the ethical intersection of technology and evidence-based therapies. She aims to increase patient access to care through the use of technology without sacrificing care quality and safety.

She received her doctoral degree from the University of Southern California, completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Seattle VA Medical Center, and later led the Seattle VA Telemental Health service. She also holds degrees from Harvard University and Wellesley College. Dr. Smucker Barnwell has also served on several national task forces to provide guidance to the profession of psychology in the ethical use of technology.

Dr. Smucker Barnwell is the author of "A Telepsychology Primer" and co-author of "Telepsychology: A Primer for Counseling Psychologists" and "VA Puget Sound Telemental Health Service to rural veterans: a growing program."

Debunking common virtual therapy myths and 4 tips for new patients

Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD
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August 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred an avalanche of mental health issues that have continued to plague the general public over the last 18 months – with the full impact from lingering quarantines, prolonged social distancing, and now the fear over the unknowns of new variants. In fact, nearly 70 percent of working adults say this has been the most stressful time period of their lives.

Fortunately, along with the unprecedented surge …

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Debunking common virtual therapy myths and 4 tips for new patients

Why the pandemic will impact mental health for years, and 3 concerning side effects

Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD
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June 3, 2021

Consumer demand for mental and behavioral health services reached a fever pitch in 2020.  From prolonged social distancing and financial strains, to the burnout of extra caretaking, grief over tremendous loss, and the monotony of working from home, the effects of the pandemic drove many people to seek professional help.

Even with the end in sight, many people are struggling to recover from the toll this crisis imposed. …

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