About Sanara Therapy
A space for healing, growth, and connection.
Our Philosophy
At Sanara Therapy, healing is understood as deeply relational – shaped by who you are, where you come from, and the experiences that have shaped you. Our work centers on creating a space where difference is held with care, safety is built over time, and the strengths you already carry are given room to emerge.
Training & Expertise
Education
Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling
Teachers College, Columbia University
M.A. in Psychological Counseling
Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. in Psychology
Minor in Emotional & Behavioral Challenges in Schools Boston University
Clinical Training & Experience
Clinical Experience
- 3,800+ supervised clinical hours across multiple private practices in New York
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults (ages 6–63)
Core Training & Fellowships
- Yearlong Fellowship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Manhattan Center for CBT, New York City
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training, PESI Institute
Trauma & Specialized Training
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS), Arizona Trauma Institute
Licensure
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York License #016652
Clinical Assessment Experience
- Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
- Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Approach
Sanjana’s work is grounded in the belief that people already carry the capacity for growth and change. Therapy is approached as a collaborative process that prioritizes safety, trust, and understanding, while exploring the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to support meaningful change.
Her approach is relational and strengths-based, helping clients build awareness of patterns that may be keeping them stuck, while also recognizing what is already working. Therapy becomes a space to develop insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a fuller expression of one’s potential.
She integrates CBT, DBT-informed skills, and psychodynamic principles within a trauma-informed framework, tailoring therapy to each person’s needs and strengths. Sessions are designed to feel steady and grounding, so therapy becomes a space clients can genuinely look forward to returning to each week.
What Makes Me Different
NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL
Therapy here is tailored to you, focusing on what actually supports you rather than a fixed approach.
GOAL-AWARE
We set clear goals while staying flexible, adjusting them as you grow because real change isn’t linear.
COLLABORATIVE
This is a collaborative space where we explore and work through things together, not in isolation.
