Sarah Beren, LCAT

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
2376 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14618
Phone: 585-430-9877
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Session Fees: In-network with Cigna & MVP insurance. Self-pay rates $125. Reduced rates available with associate therapists and interns.
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This member is also available for online counseling.
Online-counseling methods: Webcam

Spotted Rabbit Creative Arts Therapy is Different
We don't work in a stale clinical space, or one that's filled with positivity cliches. Our therapists are real people, who will treat you as an equal on your journey toward emotional wellness. Therapy sessions are held at a table, so that you may engage in art making during your time with us. Our space is colorful and homey feeling, and is a place where you're free to make a mess or kick your shoes off. Often we'll provide you with an art making prompt while we chat, but that's ultimately up to you. Through out the session we'll focus on creating a space for you that's grounded in trust, support, and validation, all the while gently challenging beliefs and patterns of interactions that keep you stuck.

Trauma-Informed | Pro-Neurodiversity | LGBTQIA+ affirming 
We believe the best therapists are those that specialize in certain issues and populations and that’s why we focus on what we do. We find the majority of mental health struggles can be traced back to experiences of childhood emotional neglect, undiagnosed or under recognized neurodivergence, and not living as your authentic queer self. We also know other issues rooted in trauma such as eating disorders and dissociative disorders, like DID.

The vast majority of individuals who come to therapy have a history of trauma, although most don't realize it. While some folks grew up in obviously abusive households, others grew up with families who were well intentioned but lacked true emotional connection with each other. As a result, adults who have experienced childhood emotional neglect often struggle to be their authentic self and to allow themselves to feel and validate their emotional experiences. People pleasing is a common trait, as is rebelling against rules and authority as they never really got their needs met growing up and aren't really sure how to do so now as an adult. Spotted Rabbit sees that every client's current beliefs and behaviors are not only a response to their previous life experiences, but attempts to protect themselves emotionally and/or get their needs met. Our therapists will assist you in identifying your traumatic triggers, and help you understand how trauma has impacted your brain functioning so you can stop trying to fight yourself to act differently. We encourage emotional acceptance and validation, while creating opportunities to practice different ways of acting on these emotions so that they don't negatively impact your life. Additionally, we spend time strengthening your sense of self and taking action toward your own personal values so that you are living a life full of meaning and purpose.

Licensed Creative Arts Therapists | Personal Experience 
All of our therapists are graduates of accredited master's degree programs and are licensed as Creative Arts Therapists in New York State. Not only do we engage regularly in continuing education trainings, but we all have lived personal experiences related to our specialties.

Multiple Locations 
Spotted Rabbit is based in Rochester, NY with studios in Brighton and Pittsford. We have an additional office in Amsterdam, NY for those in the Capitol Region.

Rates & Insurance 
Most of our therapists are in-network with Cigna & MVP commercial plans. Some other insurances will reimburse for out-of-network services so please check with your insurance. Self-pay rates are $125 per hour long session.

At times we have graduate level interns working with us who offer significantly reduced rates so please ask!

Sarah Beren Reaches

Rochester NY

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