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 college students and young adults. In my free time, I specialize in petting strangers' dogs and buying way too many plants.
Contact Sara
email: sarabattistatherapy@gmail.com
phone: 301-775-3201
ABOUT
I founded Greenhouse Psychotherapy with the belief that clients deserve individualized, personal care from providers they connect with on a human level. I never want clients to feel like just another number at my practice; I want them to feel like we have an authentic personal relationship.
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.
I don't believe something needs to be "wrong" for people to benefit from therapy. In fact, many of my clients don't necessarily "need" therapy to function-- much like most plants don't "need" a greenhouse in order to grow... but the supportive environment certainly helps them thrive!
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
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