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Sara Beth Clayton

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Sara Beth Clayton

She/Her · M.A., M.Ed, LMHC-LP, Staff Therapist

Sara Beth holds a BA in psychology and LGBTQ studies at CUNY Queens College and a double masters from Columbia University. Her eclectic, person-centered therapeutic approach focuses on trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. She specializes in consensual non-monogamy, kink, BDSM, and queer affirming therapy. She is invested in building equitable and accessible mental health care from a social justice lens. Her approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, accepting, and above all, built on trust. She is passionate about queer community building, affirming identity exploration, and fostering radical acceptance.

Areas of focus

Our clinicians address the full range of sexuality + gender identity exploration, and mental health support.

  • Anxiety
  • Compulsive behavior
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Self-acceptance
  • Overcoming barriers to self-actualization
  • Panic disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Phase of life issues
  • Phobias
  • Stress
  • PTSD and trauma reaction
  • Relationships problems
  • Substance abuse and recovery support
  • Challenges in reaching career goals
  • Validating your sexuality and gender expression
  • Coming out
  • Addressing sexual difficulties
  • Navigating non-traditional relationship styles
  • Working through challenges related to LGBTQ+ family-building and parenting issues
  • Interpersonal challenges and problems relating to others
  • Relating to others who identify as LGBTQ+
  • Locating community under the LGBTQ+ umbrella