Medical License
North Carolina Medical Board
2009-00706, North Carolina
Sara Koenig
(She/Her/Hers)
Other, Psychiatrist
Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
10 years in practice
I provide radically patient centered and trauma informed care for clients with psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders. (Waitlist ~2-3 months)
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
closed
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Gambling Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Insomnia
- Medication Concerns
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Performance Anxiety
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
- Medication Management
Treatments
- Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Medication Management
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
- Medicare – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Certificates
Board Certification in Addiction Medicine
American Board of Preventative Medicine
I have completed over 6000 hours of specialized training focused on substance use and behavioral addictions, psychiatric co-occuring conditions, and chronic pain.
Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Evergreen Certifications
I am trained in and work with clients living with PTSD and complex PTSD. I take strengths-based integrated trauma focused approach with clients, incorporating different modalities including Attachment-Focused EMDR.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MD (Doctor of Medicine), 2006