CEO and Founder of SLMW
Sarah Emanuel, LCSW
Meet Sarah Emanuel, LCSW – Licensed Therapist in New York
Sarah Emanuel, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Sugar Loaf Mental Wellness, LCSW, PLLC, based in New York. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Sarah offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s most difficult challenges.
Sarah earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University in Manhattan, graduating at the top of her class in 2010. She specializes in treating addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and marital concerns, prenatal/postpartum issues, infertility, infant sleep challenges, and family conflict.
Therapy Services and Specialties
Sarah brings a warm, nonjudgmental, and inclusive approach to her clinical work. She provides LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and practices from a strengths-based, harm reduction, and trauma-informed perspective. Her sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Sarah is highly experienced in the following therapy modalities:
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Couples Counseling & Relationship Therapy
Multisystemic Therapy
Harm Reduction Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Play Therapy for Children
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy)
Additionally, Sarah integrates her background in fine arts into her sessions, offering expressive arts therapy as a creative path toward healing.
Experience Working with Diverse Populations
Sarah has a rich clinical background, having worked with a wide range of populations throughout New York:
Provided therapy for adjudicated youth with a history of problematic sexual behaviors
Completed fieldwork at a middle school in the Bronx and an LGBTQ high school in Manhattan
Served as a Multisystemic Treatment (MST) therapist doing in-home therapy across the Bronx and Westchester
Later became a clinical supervisor and therapist for a homeless youth program in Westchester, NY
Sarah’s work consistently centers on helping clients overcome emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges through evidence-based and client-centered care.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
At Sugar Loaf Mental Wellness, Sarah Emanuel, LCSW, is committed to helping individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether you’re seeking support for trauma recovery, addiction, parenting stress, or mental health challenges, Sarah will work with you to determine the best therapeutic approach for your needs.
📞 Call today for a FREE 15-minute consultation to see if this therapy practice is a good fit: 518-461-5772.
Let’s work together toward your mental wellness and emotional well-being.
Shoshi D.
Meet Shoshi D. – Certified Therapy Dog Providing Comfort and Healing
Shoshi D., born on December 17, 2017, is a sweet and gentle English Springer Spaniel who is a certified therapy dog. Shoshi plays an essential role in providing emotional support and animal-assisted therapy to people of all ages, bringing comfort, connection, and calm wherever she goes.
Shoshi visits a variety of settings, including:
Children’s hospitals
Libraries
VA medical centers
Hospice care facilities
In each of these environments, Shoshi offers emotional comfort and companionship to individuals facing chronic illness, serious medical conditions, or end-of-life care, helping reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve overall well-being.