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  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • Makin Wellness Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • (833) 401-4685

Brief Intro

Sara Makin is the visionary founder and CEO of Makin Wellness, Pennsylvania's fastest-growing privately-owned tele-mental health company. Since its establishment in 2017, Sara has led the organization to achieve rapid expansion and become a driving force in transforming the mental health industry. Under her leadership, Makin Wellness has built a proven track record of helping millions heal and rediscover happiness, guided by its mission to revolutionize mental health care.

Sara leads a dedicated team of highly skilled counselors who provide individualized mental health support tailored to each client's unique needs. The team specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other mental health challenges, using evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). By integrating these proven methods, Makin Wellness delivers effective and compassionate care that empowers clients to achieve lasting progress and healing.

Sara's relentless commitment to innovation, evidence-based excellence, and personalized care—together with the expertise of her dedicated team—continues to shape the mental health landscape, leaving an enduring impact on the well-being of countless individuals and communities. Take the first step toward healing and happiness today—book an appointment with Sara and her team at Makin Wellness and experience the transformative power of compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.


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Education Background

UNIVERSITY

Duquesne University - 2015

La Roche University - 2013

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Farsi

Location & Hours

  • Makin Wellness
  • Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • Mon:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Tue:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Wed:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Thu:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Fri:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Psychology

Conditions Addressed

  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Severe or Chronic Depression
  • Treatment Resistant Depression
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Altitude Induced Depression
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Chronic Headache
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Inflammation
  • Chronic Pain
  • PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self harm behaviors
  • Relationship challenges
  • Relationship Issues
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Schizophrenia Spectrum/Psychotic Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Financial Distress
  • Career Challenges
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Procedures Performed

  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • EMDR/Trauma Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Therapy Services
  • Stress Management
  • Stress Management Therapy
  • Stress Reduction
  • PTSD Treatment
  • OCD Treatment
  • Individual Counseling For Addiction
  • Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling and Referrals
  • Mental Health Management
  • Depression Management
  • Anxiety Therapy
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Family Counseling
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
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