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.
I love working with the youth.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Intimacy
- Self esteem, Motivation
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 , Read more...
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
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Licensing
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 Teen Counseling might be different.
Dr. Sandhu takes all my anxiety and helps me deal with it in a easy order to heal my emotions. She is attentive and helpful in every way. I am so glad i found her.
Phenomenal guide in one’s journey in life
Dr. Saima has worked with me for 2 years. We meet on a weekly basis to discuss serious matters and explore how those matters affect my health and well-being. She has continued to support me through many of life's obstacles. I am able to completely enjoy what life has to offer me because of the time I have spent with Dr. Saima.
There was a 0% chance that my husband and I would be able to reconcile. We were separating over some major never-look-back deal breakers. 16 months later, the impossible became reality, and I have my family back together. Dr. Saima is a passionate, compassionate therapist who is a tremendous support system to her clients. From what I've seen from my past therapists and therapists that my friends use, Dr. Saima is truly one of a kind. This is not a job for her, this is her life's purpose. She is a bright light and I would not be the same person without her belief in me. Thank you, Dr. Saima for standing in your purpose so that you can help so many stand in theirs.
I really like Dr Saima perspective in all of our sessions. My life has changed tremendously since I started. Today I still have my challenges but I know how to deal with them. Since life is always changing, new challenges come along. But having sessions every week helps me keep my anxiety at bay. And i can write to Dr Saima any day of the week she always respond. Thank you.
Dr S is by far not only one of the most intuitive and thoughtful therapist but also one of the kindest and caring human beings . I feel grateful she is in my life, and I feel growth , even if I see small steps forwards the ppl that matter see leaps and bounds . She is a blessing in my world
She's extremely helpful, actively listens, and reflects what is said. She stays in contact with clients as best as possible. She uses a lot of methods such as journaling, chatting their phone and messaging. I would recommend her.
She definitely listens to what I have to say. She gives me different ways to handle things and it helps me look at what I need to do in a different way. So far it has been very helpful.
I have had therapy before but the approach Dr. Saima does with her therapy opened a different perspective for me and made me realize things I didn’t know about myself. She has helped me realize what are the things I struggle with, why do I struggle with them and how can I help myself so I no longer struggle.
Dr. Sandhu is an excellent therapist. She’s patient, compassionate, and offers a ton of solutions/coping strategies. She’s very proactive & responsive to your individual needs. Highly recommended!
Dr. Sandhu is very attentive. I’ve never opened up to anyone the way I do with her. Grateful she was chosen for me✨
Having a great experience with Dr. Sandhu
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
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.
It is always a pleasure working with Dr. Saima.
Dr. Sandhu is a wonderful professional and person.
Excellent therapist, she is the BEST and has changed my life forever!
She is very patient and helps to trfoxus me toward goals
My new therapist is a rare and lucky find. She listens, and then responds accordingly when needed. She guides me into a deeper understanding of my issues, and to the hope of doing better.
Dr. Sandhu is very caring, flexible, and responsive. She gives great tips whenever I message about any concerns that I have. Compare to my other therapists from other app, she's always on point. I am grateful that she let me do live chat, typing, and writing, instead of live phone call & video. It makes me feel more present with my thoughts & feelings.
Thank you for being sensitive and direct with your guidance towards my emotional recovery and growth.
Always looking out for me
Since working with Dr. Sandhu, my life has drastically improved. She continues to help me work through many issues that have carried on since childhood and I have not been able to lay to rest in my adult years. She is kind, supportive, and respectful and I’m so grateful for her.
I am very appreciative of her attentiveness and felt very comfortable and seen with her.
I only had one phone session with Dr. Saima but it was very validating and helped me a lot. She's easy to talk to, very sweet, smart, and understanding. She asks a lot of great questions to uncover the reality of what's going on, and seems aware of what to say and where to direct the session in response to the answers given. I have to switch therapists due to a location change, but I really wish I could have worked with her more!
I would recommend Dr. Sandhu. She has great suggestions and is a good listener.
Dr Sandhu is so great! She’s been giving me great advice and motivation to help with my mental health and work issues too on how to cope with criticism and speaking up more.
Dr. Saima loves her job! She is truly one of a kind and her passion comes thru in how she interacts and responds to my concerns. She makes you feel seen and goes beyond the typical "nod & smile" alot of therapists do. Instead she provides insight on patterns I didn't even recognize, challenges my perspectives and validates my feelings. I'm super grateful for her expertise and sincerity.
Dr. sandhu is highly qualified to provided therapy in a number of methods. Her manner with clients is soft, nurturing and so encouraging. You find yourself able and willing to share all of the subconscious thoughts that paralyze your ability to act responsibly in your life. She offers great tools and homework to help you reach goals for your own growth but does not pressure you when you are too overwhelmed to take those tasks on. She is a very kind and special woman. You would be lucky to work with Dr. Saima!
I love speaking to Dr. Sandhu, I look forward to our therapy sessions because she actually listens and homework to help me understand myself and others better
Dr. Sandhu is exactly what I was looking for. She has the knowledge and experience for what I need. She listens and was able to point out things other therapists didn't. You can tell this is not a job for her but a life calling. She shows it in every aspect of my interactions with her.
Dr Sandhu has been thorough and methodical. She has shown a professionalism and wisdom with an honest and measured approach. She has promised that with time and work, we can grow, but there are not quick and easy changes to life. We appreciate her scientific approach and demeanor. Our only criticism so far, we wish that she would use video, not just phone calls.
The best therapist in town!
Very understanding and helpful.
Dr. Saima has been a great resource in my personal growth and we continue to have thought provoking conversation. I would highly recommend Dr. Saima.
Dr. Sandhu has helped me learn new ways to cope with my issues.
Dr. Saima is a Rockstar, dream therapist. She is so passionate and committed to her role in my life. I'm so thankful for her.
I feel free to say what I need to and never feel judged. She gives great advice and is very uplifting. I always look forward to our sessions.
Dr. Saima Sandhu is the therapist that I have always been looking for. I have trouble understanding myself, my emotions, why I do the things I do and why I can’t put myself first. Dr. Sandhu was able to ask the right questions, develop a relationship with me and get to understand how I work as a human so I can help myself. She knows therapy and how to get to a persons main issue to resolve all of the underlying problems I am having. She puts me first and makes sure that nothing is left unsaid. I never have to worry about how much ground we are covering together because she is truly as invested in myself as I am. I truly am so grateful for Dr. Saima and hope everyone has a therapist who puts as much care and effort into her clients as she does.
Dr.Sandhu makes me feel heard and sane. I look forward to our conversations. I feel like I have someone in my corner.
Dr. Saima is a great therapist. I've enjoyed getting to know her and sharing my story. She is supportive, but also offers the guidance I need. I never feel unsafe speaking with her, no matter what I am sharing. We also discuss a lot of great concepts in psychology that help me better understand some of the experiences I have. I would recommend her right away.
Extremely knowledgeable and kind! Flexible, understanding, and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone
Dr. Sandhu is such a compassionate therapist. She is sensitive to our needs as a couple. She adjusts our sessions accordingly to address the pressing issue of that week. She is very intuitive and finds ways to help us communicate better. We love her!!!
Its the first time i have open to someone and with Dr. Sandhu i feel supported and she cares which is one of the best things a therapist can have. I respect what she does and feel happy to have her as my therapist.
So far...I am enjoying my experience!
Dr. Sandhu is excellent. I felt understood right away!
Dr. Saima has made a huge impact impact in my life and I would recommend her to anyone. She's amazing at listening and knowing where and when you point you in different directions. She's helped me discover so much about myself that I didn't know and has helped me make huge strides in just a few months. She's kind, thoughtful, responsive, and she's a very talented therapist.
Dr. Sandhu is helpful, caring, and easy to get in touch with. She offers a variety of ways to have a therapy session. She makes me feel comfortable.
Dr. Sandhu is super passionate in what she does and she makes you feel like your story is important and wants to understand and help you.
She is very good.
Dr. Sandhu is extremely supportive and understanding of her patients from my experience. She is happy to work with anyones time constraints and genuinely cares about her patients and their problems.
Huge fan she relaxes me
She is amazing and so extremely helpful. She responds very quickly to messages and has been so supportive of me, but also presents me with logical and realistic expectations. I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Sandhu is very responsive and very accommodating. She reminds me to make appointments when I fall behind in scheduling; she makes more time if you miss an appointment and she follows up on you regularly. Very helpful, listens, is responsive and respectful. I feel that I have currently made some very strong progress by working with her and have recommended her to friends.
Dr. Sandhu is a True professional, she listened, made me feel comfortable best of all she made me feel understood. Dr. Sandhu amazed me when her views and observation of me is exactly how I feel about my self, my session did not feel rushed, I felt like she genuinely cared about assisting me.
Very quick to realize the underlying issues of things. Down to earth and easy to talk to.
Dr. Sandu is a calming presence and has given me different tools so I can manage my stress and anxiety.
I feel like I have an excellent therapist!
Dr Sandu listens well and helps me pull out of myself the real issues.
She’s amazing at what she does!
Dr Sandhu is wonderful. She’s very intuitive and brings great clarity, knowledge, and professional expertise. She is also very compassionate.
Dr. Saima has guided me to focus on one piece of the puzzle of my struggles at a time. With ever session, we discussed how each piece fits into the bigger picture of my goals in life. I have been able to better set my priorities by focusing on the most important things in my life. Dr. Saima made this environment feel very supportive and I felt Iike I can discuss everything with her without being judged.
While self improvement takes time, I am happy to be able to constantly remind myself the key components of our sessions every time I feel stuck.
Dr. Sandhu always makes a point to try to communicate with me even when I don’t communicate with her for a period of time. I think that shows her dedication to her work and helping people.
Dr. Saima has been so helpful. She is patient, non-judgemental, and methodical. Through her questions, the worksheets she chooses, and information she gives, she makes sure she has a wide grasp of where you are coming from, so she can then hone in on how best to help you. She responds to messages outside of the live sessions, and it is very clear that she cares.
Dr Saima is amazing
Very understanding and caring professional
She is knowledgeable and cares about her clients. She allows me to have a safe space to talk about whatever I’m going through.
I only had 1 session so far. I was impressed by her professionalism, experience and demeanor.
Dr Sandhu is wonderful. She understands me and listens to me. She also respects me. She is so great and I would recommend her to anyone
Dr. Sandhu is a very supportive therapist. She definitely makes you feel that she has your back and your best interests are her priority.
Oneof the best decisions I ever took! Dr saima is patient qnd respectful and understands me completelg!
I have worked with Dr. Saima for around two months, and she has helped me become more introspective about my anxiety and myself. I would recommed her to anybody who is looking to really examine the forces at play in their life and how they relate to how they are feeling.
Her counseling is incredibly helpful and she has lots of insight, I only had a few sessions with her but I need to explore cheaper options . I wish I could continue speaking with her but money is a factor for me.
Dr. Saima has been a caring therapist. She is always available for you even though she is busy herself. She very much dedicates her time and profession to helping people.
Dr. Sandhu is great very professional and empathetic.
Dr Sandhu has helped me in unbelievable ways on such a short time I’ve been with her.
Important. Knowledgeable. Natural. Methodical.
I haven’t been in therapy for 4 years, this experience has been promising and I am happy with Dr.Sandhu. I highly recommend her and teencounseling.com. My only regret is not getting therapy sooner, I am grateful and encourage anyone considering therapy or Dr.Sandhu to go for it! You are giving yourself a beautiful gift and help is here!
Dr. Saima Sandhu is patient and understanding. She listens and gives great advice and insights.
Dr. Saima is truly a joy to work with - she's patient, non-judgemental, and brings a sense of humor to her sessions. I was new to therapy and quite hesitant, but the value I got out of my sessions with Dr. Saima truly made me excited to come to each session!
She is amazing. She listens to me and seems to genuinely want to help. I almost instantly felt comfortable with her and even after only two sessions feel like I am finally with the right therapist.
I have been enjoying my live sessions with my counselor and she is not just listening to you , she is giving you the right tools that really help. So far I have been feeling really comfortable working with her . Highly recommend.
Dr. Saima is a very caring and genuine person which makes her sessions helpful and powerful. She gives a lot to me, even though it is still only a short time that I’ve been with her. I can trust that her knowledge and ability to heal is going to help me feel and get better over time. I like that she helps me to find areas that I didn’t know were harming me, and that we find ways of processing, and she leaves me with a homework to keep practicing how to make important changes in my life. She’s helped me a lot already and it’s only been a hand full of sessions so far.
I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Saima, she is helping me change my life and behaviors for the better. I’ve noticed an improvement in all areas of my life since I’ve started therapy. My relationships with my partner, friends, family and colleagues have all vastly improved. I truly look forward to therapy every week and love being able to message with Dr. Saima between sessions or whenever I need.
I very much enjoy working with Dr. Sandhu. She is solution-oriented, yet is flexible and listens to what solutions will work for me and my life. Things we've discussed to manage stress include meditation, eating well, growing vegetables, scheduling, and personal reflection. Dr. Sandhu is present, compassionate, and interested. She is always studying the literature about approaches to counseling and brings this curiosity and excitement to our sessions. You should be prepared to be a participant in your own journey, be reflective, and be interested in trying new approaches.
My sessions with Dr. Sandhu have been really great and satisfying. She really takes the time to listen and understand what I'm trying to say. If are discussions goes towards topics that are difficult for me to talk about, she'll take pause and say "We don't have to take about that right now. My job is to make you happy not sad," and that is so wholesome. We talk about things when I'm ready, and we go at a pace that really works for me because she takes time to actually understand what pace works well for me.
She's also very clear about what her thoughts are and what steps I can take to grow. At the same time, she's also very friendly. I feel that we talk a lot more about positive things then negative ones. She feels like a good friend to me who really cares to see me be successful and happy.
Dr. Saima is super encouraging and really celebrates your wins with you. She provides a caring and gentle presence and is really invested in her clients' well-beings! She is very affirming and a great listener.
Dr. Saima is such a caring therapist. She is so generous with her time and truly cares about me as a person. She listens to all of my concerns and offers tools and support that are custom made for my situation. I've had experience with councilors that only offer general advice or repeat suggestions that I've already implement in my life- that is not at all Dr. Saima's approach. Over the course of a couple of months she helped me get out of a mental fog that I had been in for a year and helped me navigate a chronic health issue. She wants you to get the most out of your time and encourages you to journal every day in between sessions. She really does read the journals and will respond to you at any point if you ask. She goes above and beyond in her effort to support you and expects a lot out of you as far as the work you do in her sessions, but is patient with you if it is all too overwhelming. If you are looking to implement tools to change your life or are looking to get out of a bad spiral you've fallen into, Dr. Saima would be a good fit for you.
Dr. Saima is wise and beautiful inside and out. She creates such a sacred, open, and non judgemental space for me to share things that I am so vulnerable about. It takes a special kind of counselor to make you feel safe enough to share your deepest self with, even the dark parts. Dr. Saima sees the light and the goodness in me that exists in all of us in our hearts and she reminds me of that so truly every time we talk. I leave our sessions feeling so loved, so validated, and so protected. She is very encouraging of writing in your journal and sharing as much with her in chat as possible. Dr. Saima is a very smart lady and the things she says will stay with you for days after your sessions and years beyond. I am so thankful to be able to work with her and share my stories with her. Highly recommend. ❤️
I have only just started therapy sessions with Dr. Sandhu and so don’t have specific experiences I can share here. However, I am very pleased by how prompt, courteous, and understanding of my troubles she has been.
I have been working with Dr. Sandhu for a few months now and I always look forward to talking with her. She makes me feel seen and validated but also implements tools and challenges for me to implement in my life. You can tell she has a big heart and that she has your best interest in mind so that you can live a fulfilling life and thrive!
Dr. Sandhu is wonderful. She is very experience, firm and can read between the lines. She is well educated and still keeps her strong instinct to read what it is that I'm not sharing. She's on top of her game and I am very grateful to have her as my counselor.
Dr. Sandhu is incredible. She really takes the time to listen and understand your particular problems and has helped me immensely. I plan on continuing to use teencounseling.com mostly due in part to *her. Thank you, Dr. Sandhu.
I have been chatting with Dr. Saima for about a week or two and so far she’s been amazing, she always listens from a point of understanding. I look forward to the remainder of our sessions together.
Dr.Sandhu is helping me. Im grateful. She understands me. And is working getting me feeling comfortable once again. Thank you
Dr.Sandhu has been a blessing in my life & helping me rebuild myself again. I strongly recommend her to anyone who is struggling
Dr Saima,
Is the best counselor I’ve ever had now I’m very new to counseling and I have only had one other therapist but Dr. Saima truly invest in you and person and she makes you feel like she’s got a plan to help you no matter what your problem is. Can’t wait to work with her going forward.
Dr.Sandhu is so wonderful, I love her. I’ve only been been talking with her for a few weeks now and I definitely have seen progress with her. I am excited moving forward with her. She gives me insight on events in my life from angles I’ve never been able to see before. She is enlightening, insightful, compassionate and understanding. So looking forward to a healing process working with her. The best!
Thoroughly enjoying time with Dr.Sandhu
During my 4 weeks with Dr. Saima Sandhu, she shined a light on the relationships of my life and elucidated truths about my family and myself, things that no other therapist discovered and I never thought of before. She helped me discover things I didn't know about myself and had helpful suggestions to my problems.
She's compassionate, warm, smart, helpful, kind, and she made me work hard, lol. She made me write in the journal section everyday, even when I didn't feel like it, but ultimately it helped draw a fuller picture of my life so she could help me better in the short time she had to help me.
I'll miss her but if I use this service again, I'd love to continue working with her.
I’m only two sessions in with Dr. Sandhu and I already feel seen and heard. Thank you ♥️
Dr. Sandhu is very observant and really understands what I am thinking/ feeling.
I feel she empathizes with howci feel. I feel she cares about me.
She is amazing! Great listener!! Strongly recommend
Dr.Sandhu is a great intuitive counselor . My son enjoyed his first session with her and looks forward to more sessions . It’s just the beginning but I’m sure she will do a great job . I also admire her work and skills and feel like she respects me as a parent by returning my messages or communicating with me about any information she may need to know . I look forward to seeing progress with my son through her .
She’s great, clearly very experienced and educated. 10/10 would recommend