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Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.

About

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., N.C.C., D.C.M.H.S., L.M.H.C., is the author of seven books, including Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People—and Break Free.

Dr. Sarkis is a AMHCA Diplomate and Clinical Specialist in Child and Adolescent Counseling, one of 20 clinicians in the world with this dual designation. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Civil Circuit Mediator. Dr. Sarkis also has a private practice in Tampa, Florida, where she provides counseling, evaluation, testing, coaching, and mediation services.

In 2001, Dr. Sarkis was awarded an "Outstanding Dissertation Award" from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Sarkis has been published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, The ADHD Report, and National Psychologist. She also writes blogs for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.

Dr. Sarkis has been featured on 10% Happier with Dan Harris, CNN, ABC News, Sirius Satellite Radio, First Business Television, Woman's Day Magazine, and numerous other publications, networks, and stations. She lectures internationally. Her website is www.stephaniesarkis.com.

Books by Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.
Recent Posts
New Year's Resolutions for Dealing With Toxic Relationships

The new year can give us opportunities to review and evaluate our relationships. Learn how to nurture and protect yourself from people who don't have your best interests in mind.

The new year can give us opportunities to review and evaluate our relationships. Learn how to nurture and protect yourself from people who don't have your best interests in mind.

Navigating Toxic Relationships During the Holidays

During the holidays, you might be around toxic people more than usual. Here's how to navigate the negativity.

During the holidays, you might be around toxic people more than usual. Here's how to navigate the negativity.

How Cognitive Biases Impact Our Relationships

Cognitive biases can cause conflict and misunderstandings in our relationships. Learn about common cognitive biases and how to counteract them.

Cognitive biases can cause conflict and misunderstandings in our relationships. Learn about common cognitive biases and how to counteract them.

The Dire Consequences of Having a Narcissistic Parent

Narcissistic parents damage self-esteem and cause long-lasting pain. Here's how to identify their traits and the effects of their lack of empathy.

Narcissistic parents damage self-esteem and cause long-lasting pain. Here's how to identify their traits and the effects of their lack of empathy.

Why Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Attract Each Other

Anxious and avoidant attachment partnerships can result in unmet needs and a push-pull dynamic. Why do these insecure attachment styles often attract each other?

Anxious and avoidant attachment partnerships can result in unmet needs and a push-pull dynamic. Why do these insecure attachment styles often attract each other?