Sahil Sharma, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist at BPG, who provides outside supervision for our psychological associates.

 

Outside of BPG Dr. Shama maintains a private practice in Oakland. In his practice, Dr. Sharma primarily treats adults, adolescents, and couples, especially those suffering from chronic or early childhood trauma. An immigrant himself, he is particularly passionate about working with other immigrants and children of immigrants through issues related to identity development, acculturation, and navigating bi- or multi-cultural experiences. He received his PsyD from The Wright Institute and trained largely in community mental health and school-based settings, completing his pre-doctoral internship at Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS, Inc.) in San Francisco. Dr. Sharma has extensive experience in providing individual and couples’ therapy to culturally diverse populations across the lifespan. In his therapeutic approach, Dr. Sharma utilizes a relational psychodynamic lens, recognizing the profound influence of early childhood experiences, relationships, the impact of systemic context, and cultural identities on personality development, mental health, and well-being.

 

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sharma has been actively involved in teaching and supervising future mental health professionals. He serves as part-time core faculty at The Wright Institute Counseling Program and as adjunct faculty at The Wright Institute Clinical Program. Dr. Sharma’s dedication to education extends to his role as a clinical supervisor, providing guidance to practicum students at various field placements and supporting associate therapists early in their career. He has recently joined the team at Bay Psychology Group, Inc. as a clinical supervisor. He provides weekly supervision to Alice Leclercq, a Psychological Associate with Bay Psychology Group and former student of Dr. Sharma’s at The Wright Institute Clinical Program. He is grateful for the opportunity to continue his professional relationship with Alice in this more robust capacity.