Dr. Striar was recommended to me by a very good friend of mine who suffered with addiction for many years. He is grateful for her and told me If I ever need a psychotherapist who does NOT sugar coat things, and help me with any issues I should go to her. Dr. Striar helped me control my temper. something I thought nobody could ever help me with because I am already too old to change. I am a mother of 2 boys with a part time job and a part time graduate student. Often times my temper would turn into some harsh yelling towards my kids. I've yelled so much that my boys did not want me around much. Not only did she help me control my temper, but she helped me understand where it was coming from, what made me lash out at my boys so much. I've seen her on weekly basis (last year) for a few months and she really instilled some sound advice and guidance in me on how to control my temper. After about 3 months both of my boys (age 9 and 17.5) told me this "mom, we have noticed you don't yell at us anymore, we don't know why but we love you this way". That made me burst into tears and I wasn't even aware I had stopped the yelling and lashing out. So, yes Dr Striar gets credit for this positive change in my behavior. I continue to see her (this time for another issue). She is funny, witty, compassionate, I highly recommend her. I hope she never moves away or retires (lol) because I do not want another psychotherapist :) read more

I think 'mentor' is the most suitable title for Dr. Striar. I first talked to her a few years ago as a troubled young man, anxious, insecure, jealous, lost and she took her time in asking and learning who I am as a person. Her opinions and suggestions are straight-to-the-point and putting them into practice quickly improved the many difficulties of life that were troubling me. Her unbiased wisdom on all the troubles and questions helped me deal with my anxiety, jealousy, and insecurity. These are things I will continue to improve on in my life with Dr. Striar's suggestions in mind. To anyone dealing with anything in life, I cannot recommend enough taking the time to let Dr. Striar hear what's on your mind and putting into practice her suggestions. read more

I was looking for a psychotherapist to talk through some things in my early-twenties and was referred to Dr. Striar. She is nothing short of amazing! She helped teach me the communication skills I didn't know I needed to make my relationships (romantic and otherwise) more intimate and successful. She helped me through my parents' divorce. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg! She cares about her patients and provides very honest, straight-up advice in order for them to succeed--I cannot recommend her enough. read more

I did not work with Dr Striar for very long. She told me that I most likely had a drinking problem and I of course wasn't ready to hear that at the moment. I abruptly stopped seeing her. Thanks to her frankness and calling me out like she did I ended up getting help. The point of therapy is to become a better version of yourself and Dr. Striar was trying to help me. I just wasn't ready to listen. This was ten years ago, and now I truly appreciate the experience I had with her. Dr. Striar will not sugar coat anything. She will tell you what she sees even if it is something you may not want to hear. In my opinion that is absolutely necessary in therapy. read more

Sharna Striar was an absolute pleasure to work with. I found her at a time in my life that I was feeling very lost, and her patience, skillset and professionalism were invaluable to helping me get back on my feet. We worked together for over a year, and I've grown to be the confident women I've always hoped I would be. I hope that she will continue to touch people's lives in such a positive way for many years to come! read more

I worked with Sharna for 10 months and saw consistent progress throughout our time together. During our first session she listened to why I sought her help, and put an actionable plan into place. I started to recognize considerable personal growth around the 6-month mark of working with her and then just recently decided to see her on an "as needed" basis because of how beneficial our time together was. I cannot recommend a therapist more than Sharna. read more

I've had many aha moments with the guidance and counsel of Sharna Striar, Ph.D., R.N. She is one of the most patient, kind therapists I've been to, and she always gives incredibly sound advice. I was referred to Dr. Striar in my mid-twenties and have been seeing her on and off for the last few years. During this time, she has helped me become the confident poised woman I am today. I would highly recommend Dr. Striar to anyone in need. read more

I've had a few therapists throughout the years, and Doctor Striar is the best - particularly for couples. She helped us through a tough time by giving us valuable communication tools, and by listening and putting our challenges in the proper context. She is wise, funny, and wonderful at putting things in perspective. read more

Dr. Striar is a compassionate, innovative , open minded therapist who has guided my husband and I out of some sticky situations and has also helped me to find a greater understanding of my own issues. I have been working with her for over four years and have never been disappointed. I know I can count on her to provide guidance and support without judgement in a cosy environment whenever needed. She employs a highly effective combination of talk therapy, exercises and real life examples, and I feel the results are clearly palpable. I feel I can ask her specific questions on how to improve, and she has helpful answers; I don't have to just talk and talk until even I am sick of hearing about myself. I would definitely recommend her for both couples and individual therapy on a variety of topics. read more

literal genius of a woman. I feel like she is smart and really gets me. She doesn't ever shy away from real issues and cuts to the core of the issues with no bullshit allowed. read more

I have been a patient of Sharna Striar's for over 5 years and can not say enough about her as a therapist and a person. She is the Helen Keller of therapists working miracles. Dr. Striar is highly professional, deeply cares about your well being, and offers many paths to help you fully learn to deal with your emotions and feelings. She is calm, understanding, and easy to communicate with, which is a huge plus. Her office is bright, welcoming, and warm. She has turned into one of my biggest support systems in my life and I would recommend her to anyone who seeks therapy. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Striar as a psychotherapist. She is compassionate, patient and always has a positive attitude. She helped me see what I was doing to myself, I was then able to change my attitude and life has improved tremendously. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Striar for 2.5 years now, and truly can't say enough good things about her. I was referred by a friend who had been facing some tough family issues and had described Dr. Striar as a "life saver". I began seeing her at a difficult time in my own life when I was feeling lost and extremely pessimistic about the future. I was struggling with a breakup, learning to cope with a new diagnosis of a very serious medical condition, and feeling stuck in a dead end job. Dr. Striar helped me address individual issues around self-worth and anxiety, effectively helping me build self confidence and turn things around in my life. She helped me through the challenges of modern dating in NYC, and I've now formed a loving relationship with my current partner. I also was able to break out of old patterns and land a new job thanks to her guidance and support. Her style is not only psycho-dynamic, but she is action-oriented, offering practical tools and strategies to work through problems and help me be the best version of myself. When my current partner and I were facing some obstacles in our relationship, we saw her together several times for couples therapy and he was also very impressed by her warm, approachable style and compassionate nature. She was able to take awkward subjects and make the conversations not the least bit uncomfortable for either of us, and offered realistic solutions that have helped us become closer. I am beyond grateful to have found her, as I have been to other therapists in the past who I didn't find helpful at all. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Striar to anyone looking for a psychotherapist. read more

The last time I tried therapy, I did not have a good experience, so I was reluctant at first to meet with Dr. Striar, but I am SO glad I did. In just a handful of sessions, she was able to guide me to reflect on some latent issues that were rearing its ugly head in my relationships. Her manner is very compassionate and non-intrusive, yet what I like is that she does provide feedback where necessary and brings attention to important observations. Her office is also so cozy and she makes you feel right at home, while at the same time exhibiting the highest professionalism. If you want a warm and skillful counselor, Dr. Striar is it :). read more

I've been seeing Dr. Striar for the last few months and I couldn't be more pleased. I chose her specifically for her background in healthcare which is evident in her practice- it's holistic and patient-centered. She's great at dealing with acute issues and provides valuable resources to supplement her sessions. Dr. Striar is professional, warm, patient and caring. She's a wonderful therapist. read more