“From the still point, healing ripples outward.”
Dr. Sara L. Marcino, MD
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist
Founder, Still Point Psychiatry – Mt. Pleasant, SC
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Dr. Sara Marcino is a board-certified psychiatrist who provides comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and adults. She brings over two decades of clinical experience and a deep belief that every patient’s story matters. Her approach combines thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, evidence-based medication management, and supportive or cognitive therapeutic techniques to help individuals achieve meaningful, lasting change.
While Dr. Marcino has a strong clinical background in psychopharmacology, she values psychotherapy as an essential component of holistic psychiatric care. She frequently collaborates with therapists, families, pediatricians, school teams, and other professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive support.
Dr. Marcino treats a broad range of conditions, including:
• Depression & Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• ADHD
Training & Background:
• Undergraduate: Davidson College
• Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
• Residency: Yale University (Psychiatry)
• Fellowship: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, MUSC
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Marcino has served patients through Compass Carolina, Palmetto Behavioral Health Solutions, and as courtesy staff at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health since 2003. She is a long-standing member of the American Psychiatric Association.

