Sugandha Sharma

I am a multicultural, holistic, LGBT+ affirmative therapist and a core believer in resiliency of human spirit. Though you may consider me as the professional/expert, you are the expert of your lived experiences. I strongly believe that the client has a right to both be a recipient as well as an influencer within the therapeutic relationship. My job as a therapist is to act as guide while you are empowered to tackle both inner and outer barriers. I aim to hold a space for those who may not have access to any other arenas to feel heard and understood. I work through a lens of understanding how different identities intersect and impact your mental health. I value collaboration with clients in my approach for effectiveness. Within the therapy relationship, you will be able to take up space, with all aspects of your social and racial identities during our sessions.

I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance use problems. I will work with you to gain skills that will help you manage and improve your mental health, maximize your potential at work, advocate for yourself, and improve relationships with your loved ones. My training, education, and experience in Mental Health Counseling have provided me with a strong background in both individual, couple’s counseling, and family techniques.

I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and moved on to get my Master’s degree in Mental Health and Counseling with an advanced certification in LGBT Counseling from New York University. In addition to that, I've been able to work in multiple treatment environments that catered to a wide variety of people from ranging from people low socio-economic background, attachment ruptures, to different cultural backgrounds. I incorporate a variety of traditional and nontraditional modalities that includes trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices, attachment-based systems work, and cognitive-behavioral model. I love to make my methods as individualized/special as those who seek my services.

Qualifications

• MA in Mental Health Counseling

Finances

Avg Cost (per session)	$120 - $150
Sliding Scale	Yes
Accepts Insurance	Yes
Accepted Payment Methods	American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Accepted Insurance Plans

• All out of network