Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY33606
Sahil Sharma, PsyD
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, acculturation issues, the immigrant experience, and multicultural identity development. I received my PsyD from The Wright Institute and trained in largely community mental-health and school-based settings. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS, Inc.) in San Francisco.
I approach therapy through a relational psychodynamic lens, which means that I view mental health and well-being as being deeply interconnected with our relationships, experiences, and cultural identities. Each individual seeks therapy for unique reasons and carries a complex personal history, I engage in each treatment with curiosity in the efforts to understand the meaning behind symptoms and contextualize people within their nuanced and complex cultural context. I believe lasting change comes from the cultivation of an honest and authentic relationship rather than a narrow focus on only symptom reduction.
Beyond clinical work, I serve as part-time institute faculty at both the Counseling and Clinical Psychology Program at The Wright Institute where I teach classes on diagnosis, psychodynamic theory and intervention, group therapy, and lead case conferences. In addition to teaching, I provide clinical supervision, consultation, and mentorship to students and early career clinicians.
In my practice, I supervise associate marriage and family therapists and psychological associates who are aligned with my clinical approach and framework.
Associate Therapists
I supervise two associate-level clinicians who work within my private practice:
Shannon Madrid, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 150648
I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist offering services to couples and adults in the Bay Area via telehealth. I approach therapy through a relational and psychodynamic lens, which is grounded in the belief that early relationships and experiences shape our current experiences of self and others. I work collaboratively with clients to make sense of this phenomenon, and offer our therapeutic relationship as a space to explore patterns, process trauma, and increase insight.
Therapy is a space for exploration, reflection, and possibility. It is a place to wonder and try new ways of being. It is also a place to receive thoughtful feedback and engage in a relationship supporting growth and healing. My style is warm, attentive, and depth-oriented. Whether you are struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or a general sense of feeling stuck, I aim to provide a space where we can explore your experience and work toward meaningful, lasting relief and self-acceptance.
Michele Sloane, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 150406
With over 15 years of experience in education, I have learned that life, at every age, is shaped by transitions that can stir uncertainty about who we are and what we want. After many years in the classroom, I obtained my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute. I now work with adolescents, young adults, and adults to explore the space between where you are and where you hope to be, honoring your story along the way.
I believe therapy can be a space that holds both clarity and uncertainty and makes room for complexities of being human. A strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my process. As trust grows, I work with empathy and curiosity, gently identifying patterns that may be holding you back and helping you move through life with greater clarity, self-compassion, and ease.
In addition to private practice, I am a school-based therapist, working with both general education students and students with Individualized Education Plans as they navigate challenges in school and beyond. I look forward to getting to know you and doing this work together.
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