Sara Lacy, PSYD

Psychology

Psychologist

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine

614-293-9777

About Me

I joined The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Family and Community Medicine in July 2019. I completed both my internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont, and worked in primary care psychology at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center for several years before coming to Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Most of my professional efforts are clinical, including providing consultation for the residents at the Ohio State Primary Care Thomas Rardin and supervision of psychology fellows. I also serve as the Behavioral Health Director of the Family and Community Medicine Residency Program.

I practice integrative therapy, offering primarily cognitive-behavioral interventions combined with mindfulness, and utilizing trauma-based interventions when needed. I enjoy working alongside patients to increase awareness and understanding of patterns that may be getting in the way of their goals and applying interventions aimed at changing these thoughts and behaviors.

Highlights

Developing an interdisciplinary group treatment for individuals wishing to stop smoking
Receiving certification in cognitive processing therapy, an evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment for PTSD

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Weight Loss
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep Disorders

Education and Training

Education History

Graduate

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
8/1/2009 - 8/7/2014

Fellowship

VA Medical Center-White River Junction, White River Junction, VT
10/1/2014 - 10/31/2015

Academic Information

My Department

Family Medicine

My Division

Health Psychology

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Lacy has reported no relationships with companies or entities.