Sarah Westbay, MS, NY | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Westbay

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Feminist

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Westbay

Sarah Westbay, MSED, MHC-LP is a dedicated and authentic therapist who takes an empowering, collaborative approach to care. She earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. Having previously worked in sales and recruiting, Sarah possesses a firsthand understanding of the pressures of high-demand corporate environments. She draws on this experience to support clients navigating professional burnout, work-related stress, and the challenges of maintaining a sustainable work-life balance. Sarah works with both individuals and couples providing a high-feedback, autonomous environment where clients are respected as the experts of their own lives. She works with clients navigating depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship problems, grief and trauma, tailoring every treatment plan to the individual’s unique needs. Her practice is a specialized space for those navigating catastrophizing anxiety, thought rumination, and the weight of a harsh inner critic. Using Emotions-Focused interventions, she helps clients build deep emotional literacy, gaining clarity on the challenging parts of their lives. Sarah’s therapeutic style is integrative blending Psychodynamic, Narrative, and Feminist therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also incorporates somatic interventions and body awareness to bridge the gap between mind and body. In her work around body image, she follows the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework, promoting resilience and body acceptance. Sarah provides gender-affirming care and is passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, including those exploring identity and self-acceptance. Her practice is a validating and compassionate space for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Office location

Sarah Westbay, MS also offers online video visits for patients

RAR Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

90 Broad St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10004

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Education and background

Practice names

RAR Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

Education and training

Fordham University at Lincoln Center, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1194554246

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sarah Westbay?

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Is Sarah Westbay accepting new patients?

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

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What practice does Sarah Westbay work with?

Sarah Westbay works with RAR Mental Health Counseling, PLLC.

Where is Sarah Westbay's office located?

Sarah Westbay has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Sarah Westbay's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Westbay?

Sarah Westbay frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Westbay on their profile.