A screenwriter and media production company owner, Sarah Neustadter, PhD, earned a Screenplay Official Selection at the International New York Film Festival in May 2021 for her animated family comedy, Pigeon Xmas. She also completed a TV pilot around the same time. Through her media production company, House of Merrr Productions, Sarah Neustadter produces additional creative content, including podcasts and books.

Dr. Neustadter formerly worked as a psychologist and drew upon her experience and professional training to author the self-help memoir Love You Like the Sky: Surviving the Suicide of a Beloved. The book was named a must-read memoir by NBC News and Well+Good, among other outlets. She has also published multiple articles on this topic.

Sarah Neustadter worked in private practice from 2013 to 2020 and, in addition to grief, treated adults experiencing depression, anxiety, spiritual development concerns, and life transition issues. She completed a predoctoral internship at the Southern California Counseling Center, where she gained critical experience in various therapy modalities. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Beyond her professional endeavors, she serves on the board of the Neustadter Family Foundation.

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