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Sarah McCumiskey, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sarah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sarah. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

Sarah is kind and thoughtful. She listens to my issues and pushes me to think about things in different ways - to dig deeper to solve my problems. I am so thankful to have her in my corner.

Reviewed March 2023

Sarah makes me feel heard. She listens, processes, and responds in a way that she knows I will understand. She lets me guide conversation and always pushes me to take my thoughts to the next step. She has become one of my biggest supporters, makes me laugh, and always makes me feel like I’ve gained a new perspective. She is a QUEEN!!!

Reviewed February 2023

More about Sarah

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hi there! My name is Sarah McCumiskey and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I would like to offer you my assistance and will do so from a compassionate and existential approach; I will allow you to guide my understanding of you and your goals and/or issues you would like to address that has you seeking on-line counseling.

I have developed my experience and expertise in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment as well as outpatient substance abuse treatment and my own private practice. My experience has allowed me to hone skills necessary to help in the treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as substance abuse related issues. I offer therapy related to grief and loss issues in addition to life stages changes and everything in between.

With your permission, I would like the opportunity to work with you in addressing whatever struggle is interfering with you living your best life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sarah McCumiskey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306155379.

  • LMHC · New York · 005412 · Expires April 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Sarah McCumiskey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Helped Comfortable Helpful Helping Recommend Thoughtful Wonderful Amazing Fantastic

Sarah is kind and thoughtful. She listens to my issues and pushes me to think about things in different ways - to dig deeper to solve my problems. I am so thankful to have her in my corner.

Reviewed March 2023

Sarah makes me feel heard. She listens, processes, and responds in a way that she knows I will understand. She lets me guide conversation and always pushes me to take my thoughts to the next step. She has become one of my biggest supporters, makes me laugh, and always makes me feel like I’ve gained a new perspective. She is a QUEEN!!!

Reviewed February 2023

Sarah is so wonderful. I always feel comfortable during therapy and she is always so supportive.

Reviewed January 2023

Sarah supported me and gave sound advice.

Reviewed December 2022

Sarah is respectful, insightful, and honest. She is able to give me another perspective without putting down my feelings. I have seen progress in myself since starting therapy sessions with her.

Reviewed December 2022

Sarah is great. I always feel better after talking to her and her recommendations have been helpful

Reviewed May 2022

Sarah is really easy to talk to whether its a good day or bad day. I feel so comfortable working through things with her.

Reviewed May 2022

She is amazing I truly feel Like she listens and cares.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s very thoughtful and listens to me .

Reviewed January 2022

She listened and I appreciate that she challenged a belief I had. Made me think deeper about myself which is good.

Reviewed November 2021

Sarah is an incredible therapist. She is an amazing listener, is super grounded, and provides very helpful and thoughtful feedback. It's been extremely helpful to speak with Sarah during a very difficult time in my life.

Reviewed August 2021

I don’t even know where to begin with Sarah. Sarah and I have had only a couple of sessions together, but she is a key part of my life already. She makes me feel like my feelings are validated, gives me keys and tools to navigate things I’m dealing with, encourages me, and pushes me to really explore my feelings and thoughts which in turn really helps me be the best version of myself. I am so thankful to have found Sarah!

Reviewed June 2021

Sarah listens very well to my feelings and my problems. She responds with ideas and guidance, ways that I can learn to help myself when I’m in need. She follows my trains of thought, which aren’t always a straight line.

Reviewed January 2021

Sarah McCumiskey, in a short amount of time, shined light into issues and complexities I was experiencing and struggling with myself and the people around me for almost 20 years with no resolutions or clarity. It's like I was continuing into this void in a lost, anxious state. It only took 1 live session, and few weeks of endless communications, and all of a sudden all the puzzle pieces fell into place for the first time in my life. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND SARAH TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE.

Reviewed July 2020

Excellent therapist with a very practical approach. She helped me get away from diagnosis and labels and instead focus on every day techniques and mindsets I could use to navigate my anxious symptoms in the future. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed May 2020

Sarah is the best! I always feel better after our sessions and she doesn’t make me feel like a burden when I blow up her message board. She is very kind and I can tell that she is extremely intelligent and competent in what she does (and probably everything else!). I can tell her things I would never tell anyone and I don’t fear that I’ll be judged, she is honest with me in a kind way. I would say more but there are too many good things about Sarah to fit on here, plus I’m very hungry and dinner is ready so I shall end it here. :)

Reviewed February 2020

She is a fantastic listener and incredibly supported. You are in fantastic hands.

Reviewed February 2020

She is a very supportive and full of insights. I find myself learning something new about myself every time I speak to her.

Reviewed December 2019

So wonderful to have someone to open up to

Reviewed November 2019

Sarah has done a great job helping me better understand myself and why I feel the way I do. She offers good advice and makes me feel as though she truly wants to help.

Reviewed November 2019

She's been absolutely wonderful! Sarah has helped me work through a few overwhelming emotions. She even told me a few things that I didn't know I needed to hear but definitely needed to. I've gone from bursting into tears daily to being year free for 2 weeks now, the length of time I've been speaking with her. She's helped fill out my toolbox for ways to manage these situations and helped me communicate better to those around me. I feel like I'm getting better control on my life again and that's helping everything else fall into place. Thanks so much helping me!

Reviewed November 2019

I've only spent two sessions with Sarah, but I like her and feel very comfortable with her. I would recommend her to anyone and would be severely at a loss if I were assigned to someone else!

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sarah McCumiskey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sarah McCumiskey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sarah McCumiskey speak?

Sarah McCumiskey speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sarah McCumiskey have?

Sarah McCumiskey has 9 years of experience.

Where is Sarah McCumiskey licensed to practice?

Sarah McCumiskey is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Sarah McCumiskey accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sarah McCumiskey does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sarah McCumiskey offer?

Sarah McCumiskey offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sarah McCumiskey?

Sarah McCumiskey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sarah McCumiskey?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.