Sarah Bussey PhD, LCSW, MSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

I have over two decades of experience working in various mental health settings, with a masters in social work and PhD in Social Welfare.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

By looking for support, your intuition is sending a message that now may be a time for healing. You hold the knowledge of your story and experiences. I invite you to reach out with an openness to growth, what that may entail, and where that path may lead.

My Background and Approach

I spent the first half of my social work career working with young people impacted by poverty, community violence, mental health challenges, and substance misuse. For the last 14 years, I worked (as a clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and director) in community healthcare in an innovative program aimed to support individuals with chronic illness, mental health challenges, and/or substance misuse. When there is an imbalance in our lives, we may feel it in our emotional reactions, our bodies, our relational dynamics, and/or our outlook on life and the future. Many of us seek to cultivate meaning, intention, and connection. Finding space to ground, explore self with curiosity, and create greater alignment between self and community can be a first step to doing so. I take a holistic approach to mental wellness in my work with adults at all stages in life, incorporating somatic, harm reduction, and mindfulness strategies to improving quality of life.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Eclectic Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Addiction Anxiety Self-Esteem

Other Issues

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
PhD, LCSW, MSW, State of New York · #079945
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
1 year

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Evernorth
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $140 - 200/session

Reach out to Sarah