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Sara Battista, LCPC, LPC
Hi! I'm Sara.
I am the founder of Greenhouse Psychotherapy. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in DC and Maryland specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, & adjustment issues.
In my free time, I specialize in petting dogs and buying way too many plants.
ABOUT
Sara is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland and DC. She helps clients explore the complex feelings that accompany life changes, and navigate the stressors of day-to-day life. Sara works with adolescent and adult clients of all genders. She empowers clients to make choices consistent with a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Sara's counseling style is flexible, allowing her to tailor her interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual client. Her integrative approach includes elements of evidence-based practices, such as Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), combined with positive psychology and mindfulness. She celebrates body diversity and is a proud Health at Every Size® informed clinician.
Most importantly, Sara helps clients embrace their authentic selves (unapologetically)!
BACKGROUND
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Sara received her BA in Psychology from Elon University and earned her Master's in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to starting her own private practice, she worked at two eating disorder treatment facilities where she received extensive training. In addition to her work with the ED population, she also see clients experiencing anxiety, adjustment issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder and more.
LICENSE INFORMATION
Maryland License: LC8722
DC License: PRC15118
NPI #: 1831645936
Tax ID: 86-1794427
DC Board of Professional Counseling