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Shara Sand(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
New York
Artists' mental health-College & graduate student mental health- Depression- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Clinical supervision-Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 31 years

Ferkauf Grad. Schl. of Psych , Yeshiva university. , Assistant Professor of Psychology
Barnard College, Sexuality and Gender Specialist
Montefiore Medical Center, Senior Psychologist for HIV/AIDS
St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital, Psychologist
LaGuardia Community College, Associate Professor of Psychology
Manhattan School of Music, Director of Counseling

Ferkauf Grad. Schl. Of Psych, Yeshiva University , Psy.D., 1993
Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, M.Mus., 1985
Manhattan School of Music, B.Mus., 1983

Licensure

New York: 012174-1

Languages

English

Specialties

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Clinical supervision - Offering professional supervision services for clinicians

Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink - Exploring one’s values in and beliefs about relationships; practicing boundary-setting, conflict resolution, and romantic or sexual relationship bonding with partners




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$110 - $150