Sarah Trance

"It makes me so proud to see people praise themselves for all of their efforts and live as their best selves . "
~ Sarah Trance, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Sarah Trance, M.S., L.M.F.T.

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New York, NY

B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Cortland
M.S. in Clinical & Counseling Psychology, specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia PA

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in NYS
PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator

Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families

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Therapeutic Specialties:

Anxiety, depression, situational adjustments and life cycle transitions, NYC life-balance, self-care, gender/sexuality issues, relational conflict, sex/intimacy problems, and parenting and pre/post pregnancy stress.

Extensive experience in: grief/bereavement, loss, terminal/chronic illness of the individual and family and cancer diagnoses.

Premarital Counseling via PREPARE/ENRICH program.
The Premarital Counseling Program via PREPARE/ENRICH is designed to assist couples in exploring strengths, growth areas, hopes and expectations in 10 core areas. Clients are able to develop a more balanced relationship and prepare for their future together by enhancing their ability to manage stress and resolve conflict. This program works in conjunction with systemic training to enrich current relationships and to help couple's in working through unresolved dynamics.

Therapeutic Approach

I work from an emotional and relational-based approach to help client’s foster healthy relationships not only with others, but also within themselves. My focus is on enhanced self-care and life-balance that cultivates love and acceptance. In order to find fulfillment, all clients deserve to feel deep connection and intimacy. Only then is a person able to maintain positive bonds. I strive for clients to develop insight into patterns and encourage the exploration of sexual and emotional roadblocks in order to lead a balanced and fulfilled life.

My proudest accomplishment as therapist:

This work is both challenging and rewarding. However, I think my best moments have been with clients that have had limited or no experience with the process. It’s been amazing to see people address their discomfort, get to know themselves, dive deep into their emotional work and then terminate with a stronger and healthier foundation than when they started. It makes me so proud to see people praise themselves for all of their efforts and live as their best selves.

What inspired me to become a therapist:

Since I was young, people and relationships always fascinated me. Looking at the way people connect, find satisfaction and happiness seemed so necessary for life functioning. I’ve observed the ups and down’s that people experience together. I have been on my own journey to innately understand myself and my needs. Because of my earlier experiences, I knew that it was important for me to help others overcome life’s obstacles in a safe space.

What I know now for sure:

Life is short. Always be kind to yourself.

Relationships make us whole and “thank you” can go a long way.

Taking risks and making changes are scary. Never give up. The world and all its beauty is worth fighting for.

Things are never perfect. That doesn’t mean we can’t live to our fullest potential. The sky really is the limit.