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Sara Beth Clayton

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP (she, her)

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New York, NY 10001
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New York, NY 10001
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You deserve a therapeutic space where you do not have to edit yourself. If you are exploring your identity, navigating polyamory or non-monogamy, untangling relationship conflict, or struggling with shame and anxiety, therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and secure in who you are. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults and people in non-traditional relationships, including polyamory, consensual non-monogamy (CNM), kink, and BDSM. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling misunderstood, “too much,” or stuck in painful relational patterns. Together, we can create space for you to heal and thrive.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. I help clients better understand their emotions, relationships, and patterns while building practical tools for lasting change. Whether you are healing from relationship trauma, exploring identity, or navigating CNM or kink, our work centers your lived experience without judgment.
Therapy with me is a space to be fully seen. My goal is to help you feel more at ease in your relationships, more confident in your identity, and more empowered in your choices. If this resonates, I would love to connect.
Take the first step to help. Call or Sara Beth Clayton now - (332) 291-8762

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heartspace Therapy

New York, NY 10001

(332) 291-8762
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or virtually with afternoon and evening availability.
I specialize in Polyamory & ENM, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly and Life Transitions 
$155 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (332) 291-8762
Photo of Sara Beth Clayton, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heartspace Therapy

New York, NY 10001

(332) 291-8762
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or virtually with afternoon and evening availability.
I specialize in Polyamory & ENM, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly and Life Transitions 
$155 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $155
  • Couple Sessions $205
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
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Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762
"
I provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
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Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Daniel Spence (New York / 010583) Sara Beth Clayton
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Columbia University, MA, Psychological Counseling; MEd, Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
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I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and LGBTQ Studies, and a double Master's in Psychological Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University.
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Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762
"
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and LGBTQ Studies, and a double Master's in Psychological Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University.
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Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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I draw on multiple modalities to work on symptom reduction to create space to delve deeper into trauma related to relationships, family, or societal stigma. During initial sessions, I engage in active listening to understand, create safety and trust, and work on minimizing distressing symptoms that may be disrupting your life. Together, we will work towards lasting change.
Photo of Sara Beth Clayton, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762
"
I draw on multiple modalities to work on symptom reduction to create space to delve deeper into trauma related to relationships, family, or societal stigma. During initial sessions, I engage in active listening to understand, create safety and trust, and work on minimizing distressing symptoms that may be disrupting your life. Together, we will work towards lasting change.
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Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762

3 Endorsements

Chelsea Leigh Fasano
Chelsea Leigh Fasano
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalMAEdMMHC-LP
Sarabeth has a heart of gold, and her compassion shines. She's also the clinician I trust most to understand the dynamics of queer, poly, kinky, and all non-traditional relationships. She is professional yet genuine, a rare combination.
Devin Scott
Devin Scott
NBC-HWCLMSWCPTRYT-200
Sara Beth has a remarkable gift for creating an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard and warmth. I have seen her help clients develop profound shifts in self-worth, self-compassion and self-acceptance even in short periods.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach to therapeutic change is eclectic and highly tailored to your unique needs, identities, culture, and history. I combine evidence-based treatments such as CBT and REBT to challenge dysfunctional thinking, psychodynamic therapy to explore your relational patterns, and Compassion-Focused Therapy to increase your self-esteem and give you concrete coping skills to promote lasting healing.
Photo of Sara Beth Clayton, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762
"
My approach to therapeutic change is eclectic and highly tailored to your unique needs, identities, culture, and history. I combine evidence-based treatments such as CBT and REBT to challenge dysfunctional thinking, psychodynamic therapy to explore your relational patterns, and Compassion-Focused Therapy to increase your self-esteem and give you concrete coping skills to promote lasting healing.
Photo of Sara Beth Clayton, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
or call with questions - (332) 291-8762

Location

Primary Location

Heartspace Therapy

New York, NY 10001

(332) 291-8762
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I offer therapy sessions in-person or virtually with afternoon and evening availability.
Photo of Sara Beth Clayton, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (332) 291-8762
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person or virtually with afternoon and evening availability.
Photo of Sara Beth Clayton, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Sara Beth Clayton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (332) 291-8762