Sarina Ponte LPC, LAC, CEDS, CIEC
Consultant & Educator in Eating Disorders & Substance Use Care
"Stronger Teams, Better Care"Sarina Ponte is a licensed therapist and Co-Occurring Recovery Specialist™ with expertise in eating disorders, substance use, and co-occurring mental health challenges. She combines clinical experience with a passion for training and consulting, helping programs and clinicians elevate care.
Credentials & Education
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master’s Degree: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Denver
Licenses: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
Certifications: Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (IAEDP), Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC)
Experience & Training Expertise
Sarina brings extensive clinical experience and a deep understanding of how treatment programs operate across the full continuum of care. She has worked in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings, giving her a comprehensive perspective on what teams and clinicians need to succeed.
She has delivered consultations, staff trainings, and clinical supervision for:
Treatment programs and clinical teams
Mental health organizations
University students and emerging clinicians
Her work helps teams:
Strengthen clinical programming and integrate best practices
Build staff confidence and practical skills
Create environments that are both effective and compassionate
Sarina also offers 1:1 clinical consultation for providers seeking individualized guidance and professional growth.
Approach & Philosophy
Sarina’s approach blends evidence-based practices with real-world application. She focuses on helping teams and providers translate complex clinical concepts into practical strategies that improve care and outcomes.
She draws from a range of evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, translating complex concepts into strategies that teams and clinicians can use immediately.
Her work supports programs and clinicians to:
Build confidence in applying clinical skills
Strengthen team collaboration and effectiveness
Improve outcomes for clients with co-occurring disorders
Sarina believes that strong, confident clinicians create stronger, more compassionate programs. Every training, consultation, and supervision session is designed to leave providers and teams with practical tools they can implement right away.