Dr. Sarita Sharma
Psychiatrist, MD
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New York, NY 10001
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Dr. Sarita Sharma is a board-certified adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing personalized psychiatric treatment that addresses the mind, body, and spirit for optimized health and healing. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, she earned her medical degree from Avalon University School of Medicine in Curacao and completed her residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Sharma has extensive experience working with underserved patients from diverse backgrounds and with varying severities of psychiatric disorders. She has a genuine interest in treating mood and anxiety disorders.
She views medication as one of many tools to aid patients, emphasizing the importance of therapy and lifestyle changes aligned with each patient's goals.
Believing in a holistic approach, she incorporates mindfulness techniques, lifestyle optimization (sleep, diet, movement), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to target the root causes of unease. Dr. Sharma values empathy and understanding as vital components of effective care.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health Net
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- HIP | Health Plan of New York
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Humana
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dr. Sarita Sharma
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 337429 Sarita Sharma
- Avalon University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Medicine, Graduated 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Sarita Sharma
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 860-0635
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Psychodynamic
- Supportive Therapy
Dr. Sarita Sharma
Psychiatrist, MD
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