Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Sandy, LPC and I wanted to share a bit about my background and approach. Your comfort and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Sandy Nagabhushan-Sharma, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she/her)
- Work best with: BIPOC, Men, Trauma, Addictions
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Hello, I’m Sandhya Sharma, a South Asian Indian LPC and certified addictions specialist who works with: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ Community, BIPOC Populations and International Communities. I will help create a safe and supportive therapy environment and work with you collaboratively to accurately assess both your strengths and areas of struggle. I am published in the field of counseling and will help you through this new therapeutic journey. I will help you develop a treatment plan to facilitate behavioral changes that more successfully meet your goals. I will help you look at how you currently cope with life’s problems and develop new strategies from a strengths-based perspective.
Credentials
Education
Masters of Education, Counseling and Development, George Mason University, 2014
Certifications and Memberships
- EMDR Certified
- Gottman Method Level 2
Personal Interests
I enjoy cooking, playing tennis, following horoscopes, and dancing.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Trauma
Expertise
- ADD / ADHD
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Conflict with Friends
- Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Domestic Abuse
- Executive / Business Coaching
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Racial Identity
- Racial Trauma
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: 10-70
- Participant Types: Individuals, Families