Shara Sand, Psy.D.

Introduction: I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State (#012174-1) and received my doctorate in clinical psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY. My post-doctoral training in medical psychology/AIDS was completed at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, NYC. I hold a Master's degree in Music, and my interests in psychology, music, gender and sexuality are an integral part of my work. I have a wide variety of experience as a clinician, teacher, writer and speaker, and offer services in several specialty areas. I offer a wide range of psycho-therapeutic services to adolescents and adults, with expertise in working with those from Jewish, Asian, Hispanic and African-American cultures. I have a sliding scale fee, and am reimbursable by most insurance companies as an out-of-network provider. Additionally, I am available to organizations for lectures and workshops on a variety of topics pertaining to the specialties below. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I believe that psychotherapy is most beneficial when it can address both broad and specific problems, and help people find solutions to life's conflicts and stressors. Chronic stress and chronic relational conflicts often become obstacles to leading an emotionally healthy and rewarding existence. Ultimately, I believe the goal of therapy is to enable people to make decisions that will allow them to feel the most satisfied, productive and in control of their lives. Likewise, learning to cope with life's everyday stresses, as well as crises can be an important part of psycho-therapeutic work. My approach is tailored to individual needs and focuses on building a collaborative dialogue in which to work towards identified therapeutic goals. This includes symptom reduction (anxiety, depression and self-harm), as well as issues pertaining to gender, sexuality, creative blocks, performance anxiety, infertility and parenting issues, among others. Therapy is also a wonderful way to get to know one's self on a deeper level.