Therapist profile
Dr. Sarah Leclerc, NY Psychologist 022745
New York
NY Psychologist - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsNY Psychologist 022745
- LicensePsychologist, New York / 022745
- NPI1790262749
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- ACT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Somatic techniques
About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Leclerc is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 022745) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, and issues around self-esteem and identity. She also helps people dealing with family strain, eating concerns, LGBT-related matters, and life transitions.
She uses straightforward, practice-oriented approaches. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without getting stuck in them. That often means learning small, repeatable skills - brief mindfulness practices, values-driven actions, and grounding exercises that can be used in daily life.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness principles alongside somatic methods that pay attention to the body. Conversations include moments of reflection and short exercises to try between meetings. The focus is on what clients want to do differently and on building consistent habits that support those goals.
Dr. Leclerc names cultural context and social barriers as important parts of therapy. She considers how racism, sexism, homophobia, and other systemic forces affect feelings, behavior, and relationships. That perspective shapes how she frames problems and the options she offers for coping and change.
Clients can expect practical guidance, gentle pacing, and an emphasis on action tied to personal values. To begin, people are invited to complete the listed intake steps and schedule a first session to see how this approach fits their needs.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying what matters to a person and taking actions in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It helps with anger tied to avoidance, guilt, or getting stuck in negative patterns.Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention practices so emotions and impulses can be noticed earlier. Practicing brief attention and breathing exercises can reduce reactivity and make it easier to choose a deliberate response rather than snapping.
Somatic Therapy brings attention to body sensations and movement patterns that accompany strong emotions. Learning small grounding or movement strategies can interrupt the physical ramp-up that often precedes angry outbursts.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods suit the client's goals and preferences, trying short exercises and adjusting based on how useful they feel.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so practice can happen between work or family responsibilities. Talk with the therapist during the intake about how sessions can be structured to match daily routines and practical needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping, built-up resentment, reactivity, and anger tied to relationship or life stressors.
How would she approach anger in therapy?
Her approach uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to notice triggers and choose value-guided actions instead of automatic reactions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 022745 and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.