Sahira Hamid, PsyD Licensed Psychologist (NY)

Role – I conduct psychological assessments, evaluations, and provide virtual diagnostic services for developmental concerns such as Autism, attention problems, emotional dysregulation, and learning delays. My approach combines warmth, compassion, and evidence-based practices to develop customized plans based on the child’s and family’s specific needs.

Brief summary of how/why you got into this line of work

Dr. Hamid’s decision to pursue psychology was deeply rooted in a fascination with understanding the complexities of the human mind and behavior. Her background includes providing a range of support and counseling services to individuals of various backgrounds, personalities, cultures, and socioeconomic conditions. She has several years of experience in clinical and educational settings which helped foster greater sensitivity to the typical and atypical range of development.

Favorite Quote

“If I am worth anything later, I am worth something now. For wheat is wheat, even if people think it is a grass in the beginning.” – Vincent van Gogh

Favorite book genre

Mystery

Favorite song

Viva la Vida – Coldplay