Psychologist and Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts Sarah Rycroft, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy & testing only

Sarah Rycroft, PhD, LCP
Dr. Rycroft is a clinical neuropsychologist who provides neuropsychological evaluation and treatment for adults with a range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, and psychological conditions that can impact cognitive function. She conducts comprehensive assessments of clients’ cognitive and psychological function and considers test results in the context of their unique personal and sociocultural backgrounds. She provides feedback to clients on their individual strengths and weaknesses, diagnostic impressions, and tailored recommendations aimed at improving their quality of life. Her clinical interests include the relationship between mood/anxiety and cognition, ADHD/learning disorders, cognitive changes in aging, neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, and vascular disease/stroke. With regards to treatment, Dr. Rycroft conducts cognitive rehabilitation therapy aimed at helping clients develop personally-tailored strategies to improve attention and organization in their daily lives. She also provides individual psychotherapy, in which she works collaboratively with clients to help them explore and address the challenges they face, alter problematic patterns of thinking, and live meaningful lives in line with their values in spite of areas of pain. Dr. Rycroft received her bachelor’s degree in the Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a Neuropsychology major area of study from Temple University. She completed a specialized Neuropsychology internship and a two-year Clinical Neuropsychology fellowship at the VA Boston Healthcare System, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
Testing
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicaid
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tufts
- Tufts-Medicaid
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Developmental Disabilities
- Head Injuries
Education
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Temple University
Professional | 2017
Philadelphia, PA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sarah Rycroft. You can also call 617-313-7267 to have someone assist you.
Sarah Rycroft generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 617-313-7267 to find out Sarah Rycroft's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sarah Rycroft:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicaid
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tufts
- Tufts-Medicaid
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-313-7267 to see how we can help.
Sarah Rycroft is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Sarah Rycroft is licensed to perform the following testing services:
- Neuropsychological Testing
Sarah Rycroft works at:
Yes, Sarah Rycroft does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Sarah Rycroft is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: