Dr. Sheryl Salaris, MD

Meet Dr. Sheryl Salaris

Dr. Sheryl Salaris is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. At Open Arms Wellness, she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for patients from late adolescence through adulthood. Her goal is to meet each person where they are, offering support and guidance as they work toward greater stability, resilience, and well-being.

What I Offer

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
• Medication management tailored to each patient
• Collaboration with therapists and nurse practitioners for integrated care
• Expertise across a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Attention and concentration difficulties
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Psychosis and other complex conditions

Why Choose Sheryl

Dr. Salaris combines clinical expertise with deep compassion. Trained at top medical institutions—including Washington University School of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine—she has also served in leadership roles in hospitals, public health organizations, and national health plans. These experiences give her a unique perspective on delivering accessible, high-quality mental health care.

She is especially skilled at working with individuals facing serious or underserved mental health needs, bringing adaptability, empathy, and a commitment to helping every patient feel supported.

Client Focus

• Late adolescents (15+) through adults of all ages
• Individuals managing mood, anxiety, or attention difficulties
• Patients with complex psychiatric conditions
• People seeking coordinated care that blends medication support with therapy

Therapeutic Modalities I Use

• Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
• Medication management
• Collaborative treatment planning with therapists and nurse practitioners
• Strengths-based, patient-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices

What Clients Say

Patients describe Dr. Salaris as:

• Compassionate: “She truly listens and makes me feel understood.”
• Collaborative: “She works with me and my therapist so I never feel alone in my treatment.”
• Supportive: “Her guidance helped me regain balance and hope when life felt overwhelming.”

Ready to Start?

Taking the first step toward care can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Open Arms Wellness, Dr. Salaris is here to help you explore whether medication support, combined with therapy or on its own, can make a difference in your life. Together, you’ll create a plan to build resilience, stability, and confidence for the future.