Sara Skoda
Counselor, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (929) 556-6198
Seeking therapy takes courage, especially during times when we are not at our best, whether that be due to mental health struggles, feelings of burn out, or issues impacting important areas of our lives. Through regular sessions, I do my best to provide support while navigating the parts of life that feel painful, confusing, and frustrating. Together, we can work to resolve challenges, build on strengths, and provide you with insight and coping skills to help resolve trauma that continues to show up in your everyday life.
Finding a therapist that you feel is right for you is important and can make a significant difference in how you experience therapy. I have a passion for helping adults manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, relationships, and workplace issues. Through a dedicated space each session we will work on goals towards feeling better.
Feel free to reach out to me through email or phone. I will do my best to answer any questions you have about starting therapy. I look forward to working with you to help alleviate any negative emotions you are experiencing and begin to lead a happier and a more fulfilled life.
Call or Email Sara Skoda now for a free 15 minute consultation - (929) 556-6198
Let's Connect (929) 556-6198
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 015372 Sara Skoda
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended SUNY University at Buffalo, Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2023
- Degree/Diploma from St. John's University School Counseling / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief
- ADHD
Expertise
- Autism
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Croatian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Croatian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Binghamton, NY 13901
(929) 556-6198