- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Somatic awareness
About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Leclerc is a New York psychologist with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns among other issues. She also supports people struggling with addiction, eating concerns, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose and money. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New York.
Dr. Leclerc draws heavily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, using it to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. She pairs ACT with mindfulness practices so people can respond instead of react when anger or anxiety shows up. Somatic work is used to help name and track physical sensations that often come with strong emotions.
Her approach is practical and rooted in everyday actions. She helps clients identify values and set small, doable steps that align with those values. The emphasis is on noticing patterns - for example, avoidance when depressed - and trying different behaviors even when feelings are uncomfortable.
Dr. Leclerc also brings attention to culture, identity, and systems of oppression when relevant. That perspective informs conversations about how external pressures affect mood, relationships, and self-worth. She helps people think about how social context shapes their options and goals.
Getting started means completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How ACT, Mindfulness, and Somatic Work Translate Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that reflect personal values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to identify values and plan small, practical steps toward them. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity; in video or audio sessions a therapist can guide these exercises and help clients practice between meetings. Somatic therapy pays attention to body sensations linked to emotion, and a therapist can coach gentle awareness exercises and grounding techniques during conversations to help people recognize physical signs of anger or anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion can change over time as goals shift or new challenges appear.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or busy days, and they allow brief check-ins when time is limited. Many people find remote sessions help sustain regular practice of skills learned in therapy without needing extra travel time.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and more.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and action-focused, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness and somatic techniques to help people notice feelings and try different behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working as a psychologist with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Psychologist, credential listed as NY Psychologist 022745, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.