- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Somatic techniques
About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Leclerc is a New York psychologist with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, and money or multicultural stressors.
Leclerc uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic approaches in her work. She explains things clearly and focuses on small, practical steps people can take between sessions. Sessions often include noticing thoughts and feelings, practicing gentle acceptance, and trying value-guided actions that matter to the person.
As a Haitian, feminist psychologist she attends to cultural and social forces that affect wellbeing. She notices how racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other systemic pressures shape daily life. That awareness shows up in conversations about coping, community connections, and paths toward healing.
Mindfulness and self-compassion are regular parts of her approach. She invites clients to try breathing, movement or short grounding exercises to work with strong emotions and body sensations. These practices are paired with planning real actions people can try in everyday life.
Leclerc encourages connection with others and with personal values as a way to reduce isolation and build meaning. She frames therapy as a place to test new behaviors, reflect on what matters, and practice skills that help people manage transitions and life changes.
Sessions are conducted in English from New York. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How ACT, mindfulness and somatic work translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then trying actions that reflect what matters. ACT can help when life changes leave someone unsure what to do next or when avoidance holds them back. Mindfulness practices train present-moment awareness through simple exercises like breath work or short body scans; these techniques can reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life. Somatic therapy brings attention to body sensations and movement to help process strong emotions and to calm physical tension that often accompanies stress or trauma.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test mindfulness exercises, ACT-based experiments, or somatic techniques and then adjust based on what the client finds helpful. That means approaches can change as goals and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins that match daily routines. Some techniques, like short breath practices or grounding movements, adapt well to a live video or phone setup and can be practiced between sessions to support ongoing progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationships, grief, addictions, and life purpose questions among other issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with mindfulness and somatic practices to notice difficult feelings and try value-directed actions step by step.
What is her clinical background?
She is a psychologist in New York with 10 years of experience and practices with attention to cultural and social influences on wellbeing.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 022745 and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.