About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Leclerc helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and struggles with self‑esteem. She also supports those facing grief, eating concerns, anger, family-related problems, and questions about identity and purpose.
She practices in New York and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. Her approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic methods. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment and choosing actions that match personal values.
How Sarah works
She emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions, like brief mindfulness practices or gentle movement to reconnect with the body. As a psychologist who draws on feminist perspectives, she pays attention to how culture, history, and systems of oppression shape a person’s experience. That means conversations may include how racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other barriers affect daily life and wellbeing.
She aims to create a space where people can name those influences and think through responses that feel authentic. She often combines acceptance work with self-compassion and mindfulness exercises. Somatic techniques help when emotions show up first in the body and can be used alongside values-driven actions.
The style is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on small, sustainable changes. People who connect with her tend to be looking for ways to feel more grounded, less isolated, and clearer about what matters to them. She offers appointments through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging via a subscription service.
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What Sarah works with
The areas below are the ones Sarah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | NY Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Mindfulness, ACT, and Somatic Strategies Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values to build a meaningful life. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices such as brief breathing and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These skills support coping with stress, isolation, and difficult emotions.
Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and movement to help process emotions that show up in the body. It can be useful for trauma, chronic anxiety, and when feelings are experienced more physically than logically.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and decide what feels most helpful based on goals and preferences. That may mean combining acceptance, mindfulness, and somatic practices over time.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is good for in-depth conversations and exercises, phone can be lower bandwidth, live chat offers quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and access care from varied locations and routines.
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