Dr. Sangster is a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and a PSYPACT-authorized provider of telepsychology services. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and completed her clinical training at Howard University, where she provided individual and group psychotherapy in university counseling and inpatient psychiatric settings, alongside psychological evaluations at the Child Guidance Clinic of the D.C. Superior Court. She went on to train at St. Elizabeths Hospital, a forensic hospital in Washington, D.C., where her work with justice-involved adults, through individual therapy and risk assessment, deepened her understanding of the profound connection between mental health and justice involvement. Alongside this, she conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations for youth in school settings.

Dr. Sangster has worked extensively with culturally diverse and underserved populations, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, stress, and life transitions, alongside her work conducting psychological evaluations. Her approach to treatment is rooted in psychodynamic thought, integrated with a person-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based lens. She believes good therapy meets people where they are while honoring each patient’s cultural context and lived experience as central to the work, not separate from it.

Outside of the therapy room, Dr. Sangster lives by the same values she brings to her clinical work. She’s someone who feels most like herself when connected to friends, to staying active, and to her own community and sees firsthand how much of those everyday connections matter for mental health. Dr. Sangster believes that healing doesn’t happen in isolation, and that community is protective in ways we don’t always name. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her chasing down a new restaurant as she’s a foodie and always up for trying something new. 

Dr. Sangster is currently accepting new patients and offers a brief complimentary consultation to help determine if she is the right fit for you or your loved one. To schedule a consultation or inquire about services, please contact her at Dr.Sangster@serenitypsych.org.