Private Psychological Consultation
for Individuals, Physicians, and Couples
Shaifali Sandhya, PhD
Schedule a Confidential Psychological Consultation
Appointments are available for individuals seeking to schedule a psychological consultation with Dr. Shaifali Sandhya (PhD; Clinical Psychologist).
In order to request an initial consultation, please fill out our form below. An initial consultation determines clinical appropriateness and goals.This appointment form is the best way to reach Dr. Sandhya's office who will contact you shortly with information and payment details. Please note: The office not be able to call you back by phone. Please include: your location, brief description of your concern, and your general availability.
Format & Availability
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50-minute individual consultation sessions
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Secure virtual sessions (HIPAA-compliant platform)
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Initial consultation determines clinical fit and treatment direction
Fees & Payment
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Fees are discussed prior to scheduling and reflect specialised clinical psychological services.
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We accept only self-pay/ invoices are available upon request.
Confidentiality & Professional Standards
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Appointments are in accordance with professional ethics and privacy laws. No information is shared without written consent, except where legally required
A response is typically provided within 48 business hours.
About Dr. Shaifali Sandhya, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Shaifali Sandhya is a PhD-trained Clinical Psychologist specializing in evidence-based psychological consultation for adults navigating anxiety, relational complexity, identity transitions, trauma, and emotional regulation.
Her work integrates rigorous clinical science with deep psychological inquiry, providing structured and ethically grounded consultation for individuals seeking meaningful change.
Academic & Clinical Training
Dr. Sandhya holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology from The University of Chicago. She has expertise in:
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Psychopathology and diagnostic assessment
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Cognitive and behavioral interventions
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Attachment theory and relational dynamics
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Trauma and stress physiology
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Neurobiological mechanisms underlying anxiety and mood disorders
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Cross-cultural psychology and identity development
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Family systems
Her clinical training involved supervised therapeutic work across diverse adult populations, including individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, relational conflict, trauma history, and high-functioning burnout.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Sandhya’s work centers on adults who are:
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Experiencing persistent anxiety or high-functioning depression
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Navigating relationship distress, attachment patterns, or infidelity recovery
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Managing professional burnout or identity fatigue
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Processing unresolved childhood or relational trauma
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Facing midlife transitions, relocation, or cross-cultural identity strain
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Seeking improved emotional regulation and relational clarity
Her approach is especially attuned to individuals who appear outwardly successful yet experience internal psychological strain.
Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Sandhya’s consultation model is grounded in:
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Attachment science
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Cognitive and behavioral psychology
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Psychodynamic understanding of relational patterns
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Neurobiology of stress and trauma
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Systems and family-of-origin frameworks
Sessions are structured, reflective, and clinically precise. The focus is not merely symptom management but psychological integration — understanding how early relational experiences, stress physiology, and behavioral patterns intersect in present functioning.
Research & Writing
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Sandhya writes on psychological themes including:
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Attachment theory in modern relationships
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Digital-era relational anxiety
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Infidelity and shifting cultural norms
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Emotional regulation in high-performing adults
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Cross-cultural perspectives on intimacy and identity
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Her work integrates clinical science with public discourse, bridging research and lived psychological experience.
Location & Availability
Dr. Sandhya provides confidential psychological consultation to adults via secure virtual sessions.