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
