Welcome to Balancia Mental Health Counseling (MMHC), founded by Sara Parker, LMHC. We make high-quality mental health care more accessible across New York—because your wellbeing matters.
Dr. Parker brings a rare depth and breadth of clinical experience, having served as Chief of an inpatient dual-diagnosis unit, lead attending psychiatrist in two psychiatric emergency departments, and Lead Physician of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team before founding his private practice.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science(Psychology)
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical)
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) – current
Professional associations and memberships
AHPRA registration: PSY0002268469
Publications
Demmer, D. H., & Tatnell, R. (2025). Readiness assessments prior to gender-affirming medical care: The processes and perspectives of Australian healthcare practitioners. International Journal of Transgender Health, 1–16. Link here
Tatnell, R., Constanti, A., Johansen, S. W. F., & Demmer, D. H. (2025). A mixed-methods pilot study assessing adaptations to the ESTEEM program for Australian same-sex-attracted men. Australian Psychologist, 1–12. Link here
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). (2024). Chemsex Toolkit for clinical service providers in the Asia-Pacific region. UNAIDS. Link here
