Sarah Ballard, LMHC — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State. I have been helping children, teens, adults, and families for over 20 years, and offer individual and family counseling to address a multitude of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, LGBTQ+ concerns, and women's issues.

My focus

I work mainly with children, adolescents, and adults on depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, parenting, career and work stress, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship issues, trauma, and neurodivergence.

My approach

I am always client-centered and believe that you hold the answers. My role is to help you uncover your own power and support you on your unique life journey. I use a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, SFT, and PCIT, as well as incorporating art and play elements.

My communication style

I'm casual, comfortable, direct, and empathetic. I want my clients to feel supported, valued, and trusted.

My journey to mental healthcare

I graduated with an undergraduate degree in English literature in 2000 and started working in human services in 2002. I quickly became interested in how people evolve into their present selves. I returned to graduate school in 2011, graduating with a degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2014.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaboration. What do you want to be different as a result of our work together? How will you know change has happened?

Our first session

In our first session, we will take a snapshot of where you are right now, explore your background and how you got to this point, and begin to visualize what you want your future to look and feel like.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

+ 9 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Queer

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 28 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Ballard