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Sahira Hamid

New York
Psychologist
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Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Encouraging
Systematic
Reflective

About

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed psychologist in New York, and I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where you can feel seen, understood, and accepted for who you are. I believe that meaningful growth begins with feeling safe enough to be yourself, and I’m honored to support each client as they discover their strengths, embrace what makes them unique, and move toward their full potential.

Education & Licensure
PsyD in Psychology from St. John's University; MS in School Psychology from St. John's University, MA in Mental Health Counseling from Iona College, BA in Psychology from Iona College
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

I chose to specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent clients because I believe deeply in the importance of seeing the whole person beyond labels, challenges, or societal expectations. Too often, neurodivergent individuals are approached primarily through the lens of what they are expected to change or improve. I wanted to take a different approach—one that recognizes and celebrates the unique ways each person thinks, experiences, communicates, and moves through the world. My work is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and affirmation. I am passionate about helping autistic and neurodivergent clients recognize their strengths, develop greater self-understanding, and feel more confident in who they are. Rather than asking clients to fit themselves into a predetermined mold, I strive to create a space where they can explore what feels authentic to them and build a life that reflects their individual values, needs, and aspirations.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

My approach is grounded in the belief that each individual already possesses meaningful strengths, abilities, and potential. Rather than focusing on challenges or limitations, I take time to recognize, affirm, and build upon what is already working within each person. Through a compassionate and strengths-based approach, I create a supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow. I am committed to meeting each client where they are, honoring their unique experiences and perspectives, and helping them recognize the qualities that can move them forward. By cultivating confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of possibility, I support clients as they discover and realize their full potential.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Encouraging
Systematic
Reflective
Sahira Hamid
New York
Psychologist