Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Westchester County, NY
Many people arrive in therapy with considerable self-awareness — they understand their patterns, they've done the reading, perhaps they've tried other approaches. Insight is a valuable starting point. What comes next is where the real work begins.
Who I Work With
My most effective work happens with individuals who come prepared to engage honestly — with the process and with themselves. Many have already pursued therapy in some form, whether traditional talk therapy, CBT, or DBT, and found it valuable but incomplete. They are looking for something more direct, more challenging, and more attuned to who they actually are.
I hold a fundamental belief that every person is capable of meaningful change. My role is not simply to reflect that back — it is to help you locate that capacity within yourself, often before you can feel it, and to work alongside you until you can.
Warmth and humor are part of how I work. So is honesty. If something isn't serving you, I will say so. That directness, offered with care, is often what moves things forward.
"I don't follow a script. I follow you. Every session is shaped by what you need in that room, in that moment — not by a protocol."
— Sarah J. Sowards, LMHC
About Sarah
I am a licensed mental health counselor practicing throughout New York State via telehealth. My approach is integrative — meaning I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities and allow the needs of each client and each session to guide which tools are most useful.
I trained in EMDR because of its proven effectiveness for trauma and its capacity to produce meaningful change efficiently. I incorporate CBT, DBT, IFS, somatic approaches, and mindfulness practices as each situation warrants. No two clients are treated the same way, because no two people are.
I also believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is a central instrument of change. That means I bring genuine presence to the work — direct, warm, and willing to engage authentically. I see my clients as whole people with real potential, and I hold that belief on their behalf until they are able to hold it themselves.
Credentials
Areas of Specialty
Treatment Modalities
Fees & Scheduling
Individual Session
All sessions are conducted via secure telehealth platform. Scheduling is available early mornings, evenings, and outside standard business hours.
Couples Session
Couples therapy for partners navigating shared challenges, communication patterns, or relational dynamics. The same direct, integrative approach applies.
Insurance-based care requires a formal diagnosis and continued documentation of symptoms to justify coverage. My practice is structured around growth and healing — not around maintaining a clinical status.
Private pay treatment offers:
A superbill can be provided upon request for clients wishing to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurer.
Sarah is a deeply thoughtful and caring clinician who understands the needs of her clients and tailors her treatment to meet them where they are. She uses a validating, trauma-informed approach so each client feels seen and supported.
Sara Levine-Rovner, PMHNP · Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Begin the conversation
No commitment is required. It is simply an opportunity to speak, ask questions, and determine whether working together is the right fit. Sessions are available across New York State via telehealth, with flexible scheduling to accommodate your life.