Sarah McGuire-Mendoza (she/her)

LCSW-R
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Hi! I'm Sarah! I know reaching out for help can be intimidating, but it's great that you made it here. I look forward to meeting you!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I specialize in anxiety, panic, and chronic medical conditions and/or pain. A lot of times these also overlap with depression, trauma, stress management, and other concerns, so we work on those as they come up too. If you're feeling stuck, limited, or just don't know what to do with the overwhelm it can feel scary to reach out for help. Being here is an awesome first step, but you don't have to do this alone! We can work together on making the changes you want to see.

My Background and Approach

I pull techniques from a variety of areas, tailoring our approach to what works best for you as an individual. We start with an assessment so I can get to know you, then work together on a treatment plan of what you want to get out of this experience. From there it becomes really person-dependent, but some common themes are learning new coping skills, building new habits, processing things that are hard to talk about, and figuring out how to challenge and shift some of the things you might tell yourself that aren't particularly helpful. We might look at how your thoughts and feelings are related, or how your body can give you warning signs before you even realize you're anxious.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe we, as humans, are always capable of growth and change. Therapy is for everyone and I see it as a collaborative process where we'll be working together--I actively participate in sessions with you, and will share insights when it's appropriate and desired by you. My priority is making this space somewhere you feel safe, heard, and supported. I've had to learn to manage my own anxiety and medical conditions over time, so I can promise I'll never ask you to do something I haven't tried for myself. Outside of therapy I enjoy house plants, yoga, reading, and crafting (mostly stuff like knitting and embroidery). Absolutely everyone is welcome, and I will never judge you for who you are or where you're at right now. Send me a message if you want to chat, and I look forward to talking with you!

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Christianity
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125/session

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