Sarah Ballard, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Ballard

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Women's Mental Health Issues

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Ballard

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. Together, we'll develop a unique plan to break through barriers and live more freely! I truly believe that you have the answers and want to empower you to find the solutions that best work to help you live your best life. 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 theoretical approaches, including CBT, DBT, SFT, and PCIT, as well as incorporating art and play elements. My focus I work mainly with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, parenting, career/work stress, LGBTQ+ concerns, and more. 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. I became a parent via foster care/adoption in 2016, and have learned and shared so much 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?

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New York

Education and training

Medaille University Buffalo Campus, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1336802107

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What practice does Sarah Ballard work with?

Sarah Ballard works with Rula Health - New York.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Ballard?

Sarah Ballard frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Ballard on their profile.