Sari Klar, LMHC

Founder, Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Practicer Owner

Hi, I'm Sari. I'm a mental health counselor and the founder of Sari Klar Therapy in Long Beach, NY. I hold a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, with training that spans traditional psychotherapy, addiction counseling, school-based counseling, and integrative mind-body approaches.

This allows me to work holistically — addressing emotional patterns, nervous system regulation, trauma, grief, and the real-world systems impacting my clients' lives.

Areas of Specialty

  • Addiction and substance abuse counseling

  • Grief and loss counseling

  • Trauma and nervous system regulation

  • School-based counseling and support for adolescents

  • Integrative and mind-body therapy

Certifications & Advanced Training

  • Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional

  • Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS)

  • Clinical Hypnosis

  • Mind-Body and Somatic-Informed Approaches

 

ALEXANDRA LAROCCO, lmhc

Alexandra takes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment. Her work draws on psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approaches, with a goal of guiding you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life by treating the mind, body, and soul.

She loves to incorporate experiential tools such as sound bath healing, body scans, guided meditation, and breathwork.

Areas of Specialty

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma-informed therapy

  • Addiction and recovery

  • Grief and loss

  • Self-awareness and personal growth

  • Mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, SUNY Old Westbury — Academic Excellence Award recipient

  • Certified in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

  • Certified in Sound Healing

 

DEANNA CALAMUSA, LP

Deanna is passionate about fostering genuine, trusting relationships. She believes the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change, and strives to create a space where individuals feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Her approach is collaborative and deeply personalized, rooted in the understanding that no two people are the same, and each person's path to healing is unique.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational therapy, and psychodynamic principles, Deanna helps clients explore their inner experiences with openness and curiosity — uncovering how life experiences shape current behaviors and perspectives, and facilitating deeper self-understanding and growth.

Areas of Specialty

  • Therapy for children and teens

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma-informed therapy

  • Relationship challenges

  • Life transitions

  • Personal growth and self-understanding

Education

  • Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Manhattan University

  • Master's Degree in School Counseling

Gabrielle Schwartz, LMHC

Gabrielle is a holistic psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients find balance and harmony in their lives. She specializes in creating a safe environment and strong rapport with adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Gabrielle draws on a variety of therapeutic techniques, including psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to meet clients where they are and address their mental, emotional, and physical health. She works collaboratively with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that empowers them to heal and thrive, believing in the power of connection and self-discovery to uncover strengths and build practical strategies for lasting well-being.

Areas of Specialty

  • Therapy for adolescents and young adults

  • Holistic and mind-body psychotherapy

  • Anxiety and stress management

  • Mindfulness-based therapy

  • Personal growth and self-discovery

Education

  • Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling — Hunter College

Nicolette Illiano, MHC-LP

Nicolette is dedicated to supporting clients through their unique process of healing and growth. Her warm, down-to-earth, and realistic therapeutic style fosters strong, authentic relationships where clients feel safe, seen, and understood. She believes that by compassionately exploring our past in therapy, we can initiate healing in the present and make lasting changes for the future.

Taking a holistic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approach, Nicolette draws on tools including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work, mindfulness, and somatic practices. With a focus on the mind-body connection and nervous system regulation, she emphasizes that feeling safe in our bodies is essential for creating a sense of safety in the world around us. Her goal is to empower clients to feel grounded and in control of their lives.

Areas of Specialty

  • Trauma and complex trauma

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work

  • Somatic therapy and nervous system regulation

  • Codependency, perfectionism, and abandonment

  • Grief and loss

  • Therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples

Education & Training

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, St. Bonaventure University

  • Jungian Sandplay Therapy, Levels 1 & 2

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Quinnipiac University

Carolyn Crocker, LMHC-D, PMH-C

Carolyn values meeting clients where they are and moving at their pace. She focuses on creating genuine rapport and a collaborative approach with clients of every age, using techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy while giving clients the space to feel comfortable discussing their emotional and mental health needs.

Carolyn is certified in perinatal mental health, with experience supporting women and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, infertility, and pregnancy loss. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps clients process traumatic experiences.

Areas of Specialty

  • Perinatal and postpartum mental health

  • Pregnancy loss and infertility support

  • EMDR therapy for trauma

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Life transitions

  • Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults

Education & Training

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Manhattan University

  • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)

  • Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Manhattan University

Brody

“The Mascot” of Sari Klar Therapy