Sarah Ballard, LMHC — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I help children, teens, adults, and families address anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, LGBTQ+ concerns, and women's issues. Together, we'll develop a plan to break through barriers and live more freely. I believe you have the answers and want to empower you to find solutions that work best for you.

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 became interested in how people evolve into their present selves and pursued training in mental health counseling. I became a parent via foster care and adoption, and have learned and shared knowledge around parenting and caring for kids with traumatic histories or neurodivergence through both life experience and training.

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

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Queer

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Ballard