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Sahar Younai, Psy.D. 
Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow

Dr. Younai graduated from Hofstra University for her doctorate and also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Neuropsychology from Touro College. She is passionate about successfully applying therapeutic principles to enhance mental health and the quality of life. She has a strong background in research and evidence-based approaches and believes in the strength of both individual and community support. Dr. Younai utilizes a holistic, collaborative approach drawing from the disciplines of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology. She has worked in Schools, Colleges, Rehabilitation Facilities, and Community Mental Health Care Centers to help clients of all ages empower themselves to live their best possible life. Dr. Younai specializes in ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Health-Related Concerns and Sleep Disturbances. As a Licensed School Psychologist, Dr. Younai is skilled in providing practical and easy to understand psycho-educational assessments to support IEP and 504 accommodations. 
Specialties
  • Psychological Assessment & Testing for ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, IQ & Learning Disabilities.
  • Neurofeedback
  • ADHD Counseling and Intervention
  • Autism Spectrum Counseling and Intervention
  • Social Skills Training
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Health-related concerns

Education
  • Doctor of Psychology
    • Hofstra University, NY 
  • Masters in Rehabilitation Neuropsychology
    • Touro College, NY 
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
    • UCLA, California

Certifications
  • Limited Permit Psychologist
    • Permit. P14344 
  • Certified School Psychologist

Research
  • Younai, S (2017) Parent attitudes toward inclusive education and social participation.  Publisher, Hofstra University. 
  • Younai, S. and Garder, N (2015) The positive effects of social participation on quality of life in adults with Alzheimer's Disease. Publisher, Hofstra University. 
  • Chopra I., Van Herle, A., Korenman, S., Viosca, S, and Younai, S (1995) Use of sodium ipodate in management of hyperthyroidism in subacute thyroiditis.  The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 80 (7) 2178-2180  ​Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
  • Autism Speaks

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  • Home
  • Children
    • About Child Therapy
    • ADHD and Children
  • Adolescents
    • About Teen Therapy
    • Anxiety and Teens
    • Depression and Teens
  • Adults
    • Therapy for Adults
    • Women Focused
  • Neurofeedback
  • Providers
    • Sharon Grand, Ph.D.
    • Jadwiga Cutrone, MS.Ed., NCSP
    • Ana Maia, MS
    • Kim Manuel, Ph.D.
    • Melissa Marconi, LMSW
    • Ginger Mencher, LCSW
    • Caroline Rudin, LMSW, MS.Ed
    • Dhara Shah, LMHC
    • Amanda Snizek, LMSW
    • Eric Walter, Psy.D.
    • Abra Walter, Psy.D.
    • Staff Login >
      • Play Therapy Resources
      • Parenting Resources
  • Contact Us