Meet Sarah High
Sarah is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing compassionate, thoughtful medication management for individuals ages 16-60 across Maryland and Washington, DC. All services are currently provided through a secure telehealth platform, offering convenient, confidential, and accessible care from the comfort of your home.
Sarah has robust experience providing medication management for a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to: ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Sarah believes in conservative and evidence-informed prescribing practices.
Sarah also specializes in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and other significant life transitions. She holds a certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.
Additionally, Sarah has a special interest in working with the Deaf, hard-of-hearing and CODA communities. Sarah draws on her lived experience and fluency in American Sign Language to foster meaningful, accessible treatment.
Education & Advanced Training
Sarah’s background includes graduate-level psychiatric mental health training, perinatal mental health certification, and professional memberships that support continued learning and evidence-informed care.
Advanced Training
- Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, PMH-C, through Postpartum Support International, 2024
- NP Masterclass in Reproductive Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental Health, expected Fall 2026
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of Maryland, 2015
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Rochester, 2011
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009
Professional Memberships
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Psychopharmacology Institute
- Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss
What happens when you begin treatment?
Initial Evaluation
Your first appointment reviews symptoms, medical history, psychiatric history, past medications, current stressors, functioning, and treatment goals.
Collaborative Medication Planning
Medication recommendations are made thoughtfully, with open discussion of benefits, side effects, alternatives, and whether medication is appropriate.
Ongoing Follow-Up
Follow-up appointments monitor progress, effectiveness, side effects, lifestyle supports, and whether adjustments are needed over time.
Ready to begin care with Sarah High Psychiatry?
Request an appointment to begin the process for psychiatric evaluation or medication management in Maryland or Washington, D.C.