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.
Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris, LCSW
Meet Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris, LCSW – Licensed Therapist in Hudson Valley, NY
Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services in the Hudson Valley, New York. Since earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Marywood University in 2016, Elizabeth has been dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of individuals, couples, and families across the region.
With experience working in local hospitals and on a mobile mental health crisis team, Elizabeth brings deep expertise in crisis intervention, acute mental health care, and trauma-informed therapy. Her professional background spans diverse populations and mental health challenges.
Specializing in Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, OCD & More
Elizabeth is passionate about providing therapy for individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. She offers affirming, inclusive therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community, and is committed to helping clients feel seen, heard, and supported.
Her clinical focus includes treatment for:
Anxiety Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Adjustment Disorders
Life Transitions and Relationship Challenges
Elizabeth works with individuals, couples, and families, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s unique needs.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
Elizabeth utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities to promote healing and growth:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – especially effective for OCD
Solution-Focused Therapy
Play Therapy for Children
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Her integrative, client-centered approach fosters resilience, insight, and long-term mental wellness.
A Therapist Who Values Connection
Outside of her clinical work, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her wife, their beloved pets, and close friends and family. She finds joy and balance through movement—whether dancing, biking, going to the gym, or participating in 5k walks. A lover of all things autumn, Elizabeth embraces the beauty and seasonal activities of the Hudson Valley in the fall.
Start Your Therapy Journey with Elizabeth
If you're looking for a supportive and skilled therapist in the Hudson Valley, Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris, LCSW, is here to help. Whether you’re managing anxiety, struggling with OCD, navigating identity, or seeking relationship support, she offers a safe and affirming space to begin your healing.
📞 Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and see if therapy with Elizabeth is the right fit for you.
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.