SARA BATTISTA
LCPC, LPC
she/ her/ hers
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.
I work with adolescent and adult clients of all genders, with a special interest in treating neurodivergent college students and young adults. I am a relational, collaborative provider and my go-to approaches include IFS, DBT and ACT. When working with me clients can expect a combination of compassionate challenging, emotional attunement, a healthy dose of laughter, and a bit of irreverence.
In my free time, I specialize in petting strangers' dogs and buying way too many plants.
Contact Sara
email: sarabattistatherapy@gmail.com
phone: (202) 599-3245
ABOUT
I founded Greenhouse Psychotherapy with the belief that clients deserve individualized, personal care from providers they connect with on a human level. I don't want clients to feel like just another number at my practice; I want them to feel like we have an authentic personal relationship. For this reason, at Greenhouse we maintain smaller caseloads than most clinicians in order to give each client the individualized attention they deserve.
I am passionate about my work and I enjoy working with clients who are seeking counseling because they want to grow. I've found that my clients thrive when provided with a safe, supportive environment tailored to their needs. In that sense, I believe therapy functions much like a greenhouse; that is, it provides optimal conditions for accelerated growth.
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
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Advisor: Pivotal Moments Media
Member: American Counseling Association
Member: Association for Size Diversity and Health
Member: International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Treatment Partner: Project Heal, HEALers Circle