Sarah Lafontaine, MA, New York, NY

About Sarah Lafontaine

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Lafontaine

Sarah is a dedicated and thoughtful psychotherapist with a strong background in working with individuals diagnosed with anxiety and depression. She draws from a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), holistic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy. Sarah brings a diverse perspective to the practice, having spent twelve years as a special education teacher for young children. She is experienced in working with families, supporting couples in seeing different perspectives, and approaching unfamiliar situations with an open mind. This unique skill set allows her to support patients in examining behavior both externally and internally. Sarah works with patients to focus on behavioral patterns and uncover the root causes of struggles and concerns. She empowers patients to create actionable changes that improve their overall quality of life. In addition to Sarah's areas of special focus, she is qualified and experienced in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, trauma, grief, burnout, couples and family issues, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, eating disorders, addictive disorders (including alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, and food), ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dissociative disorders, psychotic disorders, chronic illness adjustment, sleep disorders, somatic conditions, work and career stress, identity and existential concerns, perfectionism, cultural and racial identity stress, and life transitions. Using an eclectic range of evidence-based approaches, she provides compassionate, individualized care tailored to every patient she serves.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Sarah earned her Master’s training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary. She also holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education (M.A., Ed.) from New York University. Sarah excels in creating a safe, comfortable, and nurturing space, offering patience and unconditional positive regard for every individual she works with.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Gotham Psychotherapy

122 E 42nd St, 4th Fl, New York, NY 10168

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Education and background

Practice names

Gotham Psychotherapy

Education and training

William & Mary, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1568318095

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sarah Lafontaine?

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Is Sarah Lafontaine accepting new patients?

Sarah Lafontaine generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sarah Lafontaine's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Sarah Lafontaine accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Sarah Lafontaine online?

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What practice does Sarah Lafontaine work with?

Sarah Lafontaine works with Gotham Psychotherapy.

Where is Sarah Lafontaine's office located?

Sarah Lafontaine's office is located at 122 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10168.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Lafontaine?

Sarah Lafontaine frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Lafontaine on their profile.