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Sara Beth Clayton, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Therapist in New York, NY
A Warm, Relational Approach to Therapy
Sara Beth Clayton offers a collaborative, affirming space where you can explore your thoughts, relationships, and identity without judgment. Her approach is grounded in connection, curiosity, and authenticity, creating an environment where you can feel safe enough to be real.
She believes therapy should be as unique as you are. Together, you will explore patterns, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a more integrated and fulfilling sense of self.
Areas of Focus
Sara Beth specializes in working with clients navigating:
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
- Kink, BDSM, and power dynamics
- Shame and internalized stigma
- Religious trauma
- Identity exploration and self-worth
She works with individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships, offering care that is affirming of diverse identities and relationship structures.
What Therapy with Sara Beth Looks Like
Therapy with Sara Beth is primarily relational, meaning the connection between therapist and client is a central part of the work.
She focuses on building safety and trust while exploring how your past experiences, cultural background, and identities shape your present life. The patterns that show up in therapy often reflect what is happening in other areas of your life, creating opportunities for deeper insight and change.
Her approach is strengths-based and collaborative. She invites humor, creativity, and cultural references into sessions, helping to create a space that feels both meaningful and human.
A Therapist Who Understands
Sara Beth identifies as a queer, kink- and poly-identified cis woman. Her lived experience informs her work and allows her to connect with clients in a way that feels genuine and grounded.
She is passionate about creating a space where clients can explore and celebrate their identities fully, without shame or judgment. Her work centers on helping people integrate all parts of themselves and move toward greater self-acceptance and empowerment.
Experience and Background
Sara Beth brings a unique perspective shaped by both her professional training and lived experience. Before becoming a therapist, she worked in veterinary medicine for nearly a decade, supporting not only animals but the people who cared for them.
She returned to graduate school later in life, bringing with her a depth of experience, empathy, and understanding of life transitions. Her work today reflects that journey, offering clients a grounded and compassionate presence.
Therapy Sessions & Fee
- Per Session
- For Individual Therapy
- Per Session
- For Relationship or Family Therapy
A limited number of sliding scale spots are available, particularly for clients within BIPOC, kink/BDSM, and poly/CNM communities.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and you do not have to take it alone.
If you are interested in working with Sara Beth or would like to learn more, you are welcome to reach out.