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Dr. Saima Sandhu, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem
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About me

I am a mental health professional practicing for the past 14 years. I have a vast educational background with a masters degree in genetics and computer science. I wasn't satisfied with my work and felt that I can only satisfy myself if I help others. Then I pursued a master's degree in psychology and further went for my PHD. This profession brings satisfaction for me because i get to interact with people and feel that I am making a difference in people's lives.

My goal in life is to touch people's hearts in the worst of their times and bring out the best for them. I feel happy and satisfied when I see my clients grow. I put all my efforts into helping my clients reach their potential in personal growth and empower them. I don't believe in boundaries such as race, culture and religion. I feel equally empathetic for all human beings and want the best for everyone.

Professional experience

16yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

EnglishHindiPunjabiUrdu

License information

NJ LPC 37PC00584000

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Saima Sandhu. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. Sandhu is very attentive. I’ve never opened up to anyone the way I do with her. Grateful she was chosen for me✨

Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Saima for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Sandhu has helped me a lot by listening to my concerns and stirring the conversation towards improving my state of mind. She is firm with her approach for self improvement & push’s for me to work on my goals

Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Saima for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Sandhu has been very helpful in my time of need. She takes her time to listen and makes me feel comfortable. Her advice and understanding makes me feel heard. I like the worksheets she gives me. They are specifically aimed towards my struggles and inner battles. I'm thankful for her help.

Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Saima for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

I have been doing therapy with Dr Saima for about 2 years now, my life is changing tremendously due to her experience and care for my concerns and always giving me the right approach to life. I really appreciate having Dr Saima as my therapist.

Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Saima for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. Sandhu is a wonderful professional and person.

Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Saima for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Excellent therapist, she is the BEST and has changed my life forever!

Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Saima for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse