Sangini Sood, Psy D

Dr. Sood is the owner and founder of Hand In Hand Counseling Services. As a licensed clinical psychologist, trained in family systems theory with an emphasis on the whole person, Dr. Sood works collaboratively with clients to develop insight into all aspects of their lives. Certified in Positive Parenting, Dr. Sood provides parents with the tools to approach their children with love, empathy and kindness, resisting the urge and tendency to be punitive. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Sood has experience working with adults, teens, children and families and will help you to trasform your life, gaining insight along the way. Change is within your grasp and begins with working collaboratively to manage your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

A California native, Dr. Sood graduated from UC Irvine and went on to earn her Master's degree and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She began her career in southern California working at a non-public school for students with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Moving to the Bay Area in 2009, Dr. Sood spent a number of years working with children and families effected by trauma. During this time, Dr. Sood gained experience in supervision of fellow clinicians and developed a passion for helping new clinicians to find their way and hone their craft. Dr. Sood has managed several therapy programs in the Bay Area and now sees clients in her private practice.

Dr. Sood spends her free time enjoying her family and experiencing her own children's growth and milestones along the way. She enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her friends.

Sangini Sood, Psy.D: About Me

My Approach

Collaborative and Solution Focused

I work from a family systems approach, looking at each client not only as an individual but their role in the multiple systems they are a part of (family, school, workplace, community). In doing so, I am able to help identify stressors and dysfunctional patterns and relationships to focus and effect change. My approach is to focus on a client's strengths and internal resiliency to teach and guide clients to naturally and organically produce change in the areas needed most. After each session, clients will be armed with tools and strategies to practice in their daily life.

Sangini Sood, Psy.D: Credentials

My Background

Compassion, Advocacy, Expertise

With over 15 years of experience working with clients, I have provided support to individuals, couples and families. I have numerous years of working with clients on the Autism Spectrum and a special interest in individuals and families effected by trauma. Born and raised in sunny Southern California, I graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in Psychology and Social Behavior and moved on to earn my Master's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. A special interest of mine stems from my doctoral dissertation, "Mental Health for Indian Americans" and enjoy providing culturally relevant services to this community.

I am trained and certified in Positive Parenting and offer sessions and courses in this program that focuses on parenting from a place of love and compassion, rather than harsh discipline. As a mother of three, I understand the complexities of parenting, the challenges and numerous rewards.

I believe that the therapy process is a challenging and extremely rewarding one that can have lifelong benefits. I feel it is a privilege to be allowed into people's lives at difficult times to provide support and guidance, a privilege that is held in the highest regard.