Sarah Battaglia

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privileges in the state of New York. I have spent the past four years working with people with severe and persistent mental illnesses, teaching them how to cope with their symptoms and emotionally regulate so that they can improve their overall well-being and quality of life. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with varying degrees of symptomology to create treatment goals and action plans that suit their unique needs and interests.

I believe everyone has the power to make positive changes in their life that can help them overcome barriers to attaining their goals. Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey to explore healthy and efficient ways to cope with your life stressors, process your trauma, and build self-esteem as well as resiliency. It’s important to me that we communicate openly and that you feel respected in our relationship. I’ll be here to listen to you, challenge you, and support you along the way.

In our first therapy session, my main goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel heard and supported. You’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out right away, as this session is about building trust and helping you feel comfortable. I may ask a few questions to better understand your goals and what type of support would feel most helpful. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable or uncertain, so I will do my best to meet you where you are.