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Sara Sands

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 12 days ago

You don't have to have all the answers yet.

If you've always felt different but never knew why—overthinking social situations, struggling to start or finish tasks, feeling overwhelmed by schedules that seem easy for everyone else—you might be neurodivergent. Many college students arrive at my office without a formal diagnosis, just a deep sense that something has been harder for them than it should be.

I specialize in working with ADHD and autistic students, including those who are questioning or self-identified. Together, we can make sense of your patterns, build systems that actually fit your brain, and separate who you are from the shame that has built up over the years. No masking required.

You're not broken. You've just been using the wrong manual.


Specialties

ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder Emotional Regulation Perfectionism Relationship Issues

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Sara Sands is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Excellus BlueCross BlueShield MVP Health Care Optum United Behavioral Health

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1841400512

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $125

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Feminist Mindfulness Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists LGBQ+ Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 28
  • License(s): NY-079839

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Femme
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Pansexual
  • Religion(s): Atheist