Dr. Sarah Vanlandingham, PsyD., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Vanlandingham, child and adolescent clinical psychologist, specializes in the psychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. Dr. Sarah is passionate and dedicated to effective treatment and prevention of mental health challenges in children and teens. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive expertise in child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Sageforth® Psychological Services where she developed Sageforth® Social, a research and clinical-evidence-based proprietary framework for developing lasting social effectiveness in children and teens. She is also the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Keplity™ Health, where she is dedicated to transforming mental healthcare for children, teens, and college students.
Dr. Sarah completed her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) at The American School of Professional Psychology where her research focused on the development of therapeutic approaches for children. She holds a second master’s degree from Hood College where her studies emphasized physiological psychology, psychopharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, statistics, and research methods. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Towson University.
As a child and adolescent clinical psychologist, Dr. Sarah has extensive experience and expertise in psychological assessments, including neuropsychological testing and psychotherapy for children and teens. She has significant clinical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children with a variety of psychological challenges including social problems, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and autism, among other challenges. She has also conducted research at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and lectured classes in psychopharmacology.
Patrick Davidson, MA, Doctoral Advanced Practicum Extern
At Keplity, Patrick’s clinical focus is on supporting children, teens, and their families through developmentally based psychological assessment and therapy that values the connection between emotional, cognitive, and behavioral growth. With Sageforth® Social skills therapy groups, he brings a thoughtful, strength-based approach that values each child’s individuality while helping families understand the deeper needs beneath behavior and emotion.
Patrick’s experience includes therapy and psychological assessment services across clinical settings, working with children and teens. His experience includes conducting psychological evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with families to support meaningful therapeutic progress.
Patrick’s previous externship was at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, where he provided therapy for children, teens, and families. In that role, he conducted clinical interviews, developed individualized treatment goals, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, developmentally informed care. His work integrated evidence-based approaches to address the unique needs of the child.
In addition to his therapeutic experience, Patrick has conducted comprehensive psychological assessments for children and teens to inform clinical understanding and treatment planning. His early clinical training included supporting the development and implementation of group-based interventions that promoted emotional insight, skill building, and behavioral growth.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with focused experience in developmental and behavioral approaches to learning and growth, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. He is currently completing his doctorate in clinical psychology.
Patrick’s experience reflects a strong foundation in understanding child development, behavioral principles, and family dynamics. He is dedicated to helping children and teens grow through accurate understanding, individualized care, and collaborative family involvement.
Scott Vanlandingham, MBA, Operations
Scott is the lucky man married to Dr. Sarah, and co-founder of Keplity™ Health and Sageforth® Psychological with her. Responsible for operations, Scott ensures things run smoothly by combining his business expertise with a shared vision for transforming mental healthcare for children.
A seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, Scott brings a wealth of experience from diverse industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing. His professional journey has been marked by an ability to solve complex challenges and contribute to the success of companies, small and large. His role as a partner with two of the largest management consulting firms in the world was to establish and grow several businesses, including responsibility for solution design & development, marketing & growth, personnel, and financial management. He has also founded several companies and worked with, and served on boards of directors.
Scott earned his MBA from Duke University, where he developed a passion for leadership and innovation. In partnering with Dr. Sarah, he shares a commitment to building a future where children have access to high-quality mental healthcare. His roles at Keplity™ and Sageforth® Psychological reflect a belief in the power of combining clinical expertise and strategic innovation to make a difference that lasts for generations.