Sandra Magliacani-Shern

Sandra Magliacani-Shern

Licensed Therapist, MS, LMHC

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I grew up in a household with OCD. I know how much distress OCD and anxiety can bring, and I'm passionate about helping people with OCD gain access to care in an understanding environment. You don't have to walk in feeling strong or brave; you just have to be open and willing to try. All feelings are allowed to exist, and you can learn to be present with your feelings. In addition to OCD, I treat general anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, body dysmorphia, phobias (with a special interest in emetophobia), and health anxiety.

Location

Licensed in Florida

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics

LGBTQ+ affirming

Cultural competencies

Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism

Education

NOVA UNIVERSITY

Insurance

Plans accepted by Sandra

ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Florida Blue,

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Why our members love working with Sandra

E.T.

E.T.

Good experience
Aug 24, 2026

Sandra is wonderful. She always has something helpful to say, really makes sure I understand the process I'm going through, and is a great teacher. You can tell she's very experienced in what she does. Incredibly compassionate, professional, and a great sense of humor.

R.P.

R.P.

Good experience
Jul 31, 2026

Sandra is truly amazing. She is helping me understand so much more about this condition and how I can learn to live with it. I appreciate this app and the knowledge immensely. Thank you.

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Dec 10, 2025

I highly recommend Sandra, she has helped me understand my OCD & ways to counteract it using ERP.

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Nov 8, 2025

Sandra and NOCD are amazing. If you need help, don’t wait. You’re not alone.

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Dec 21, 2024

Sandra is the best. Working with her has greatly helped me.

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Jan 27, 2024

I have been doing ERP therapy with Sandra for a little over a year now and have always felt supported. She has thought me that I can do hard things. She is an excellent therapist.

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Oct 26, 2023

Sandra listens and understands. She gives spot on feedback and advice. It is not always what you want to hear but her advise will help you chip away at the OCD bully if applied.

A.F.

A.F.

Good experience
Oct 17, 2023

Sandra is great! I feel heard and understood, and she is making my OCD much easier to manage with effective tools. She’s a lifesaver!

I.K.

I.K.

Good experience
Sep 11, 2023

Sandra was amazing like always! Great therapist!

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Sep 5, 2023

Sandra Shern is wonderful. The best therapist I’ve ever worked with.

J.Y.

J.Y.

Good experience
Sep 5, 2023

I did feel like my ability to communicate my feelings wasn't as great, but still a good experience!

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Aug 30, 2023

Excellent session.

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Aug 18, 2023

Sandra and I set goals and reach them! She is the best.

A.F.

A.F.

Good experience
Aug 15, 2023

Sandra is great so far! She listens to my thoughts and concerns, and is dedicated to seeing me do better and improve. She tells it like it is, but she does so to help in the best way possible.

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Aug 3, 2023

Cannot stress enough the appreciation I have for Sandra Shern. I’m blessed to be working with her. She’s an excellent therapist; knowledgeable, empathetic and a great listener.

T.O.

T.O.

Good experience
Aug 2, 2023

Great session !

I.K.

I.K.

Good experience
Jul 31, 2023

Another great session with Sandra!

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Jul 26, 2023

I feel encouraged and understood. I feel my therapist is a master at her craft and truly understands how to approach OCD while also demonstrating great compassion. This is the first time I’ve ever felt confident that this disorder can be treated effectively.

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Jul 19, 2023

Sandra is the BEST

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Jul 17, 2023

Amazing therapist, compassionate, listens attentively, very knowledgeable, kind.

H.B.

H.B.

Good experience
Jul 11, 2023

Sandra is very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate our sessions and look forward to learning and growing through this.

H.T.

H.T.

Good experience
Jul 7, 2023

Sandra is an awesome therapist! She is very knowledgeable and encouraging. She is teaches very useful tools to tackle OCD.

I.K.

I.K.

Good experience
Jul 7, 2023

Sandra is an amazing therapist! Very knowledgeable and helpful!

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Jun 17, 2023

Doing higher exposures. Sandra is the best. This is actually fun inspire of the fear, anxiety and guilt which arise during exposures.

J.D.

J.D.

Good experience
Jun 7, 2023

Awesome therapist!

J.D.

J.D.

Good experience
May 24, 2023

Great insight into my complex issues

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Apr 18, 2023

As always, Sandra is a well seasoned, intuitive excellent ERP therapist. She is remarkable.

M.H.

M.H.

Good experience
Apr 16, 2023

Sandra is the best cheerleader! 🥰

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Apr 1, 2023

Sandra is an excellent therapist. She just has a sense about when and how to make exposures progressively harder but not without knowing you are not alone or unsafe.

C.C.

C.C.

Good experience
Mar 16, 2023

I truly appreciate the wealth of resources that Sandra brings to the counseling!

B.Q.

B.Q.

Good experience
Mar 12, 2023

Sandra’s great, offers super good advice on how to combat ocd / intrusive thoughts and never judges what you have to say. Truly one of the best therapist I’ve ever had .

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Mar 4, 2023

Sandra is a gifted therapist.

B.Q.

B.Q.

Good experience
Feb 25, 2023

She’s super caring and helpful and open to listening !

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Feb 17, 2023

Sandra is taking me to higher levels of exposures. I can do hard things. She is very consistent, she is a solid therapist.

B.B.

B.B.

Good experience
Feb 16, 2023

Very knowledgeable and kind therapist, I'm so glad to be working with her.

L.M.

L.M.

Good experience
Feb 11, 2023

Today was me second session with Sandra. Not only I feel like she understands me, but also that she genuinely cares for my well-being. I look forward to our sessions and my future ahead.

J.V.

J.V.

Good experience
Feb 1, 2023

Sandra is so kind and wonderful at directing me through an exposure plan.

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Jan 31, 2023

Sandra is an a very good listener. That is not a skill that all therapists have.

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Jan 24, 2023

Sandra know her stuff! No “uncertainty “ there.

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Jan 20, 2023

Sandra is the best!

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Jan 12, 2023

I was once again encouraged by Sandra. Today I am encouraged continue to chip away at the ocd bully, align with my values and practice mindfulness. She is a really good therapist.

A.V.

A.V.

Good experience
Jan 11, 2023

Sandra is AMAZING. She is so knowledgeable and kind. My quality of life has increased greatly, and the way I am handling stress is so much better. My OCD does not control my life anymore. Sandra is seriously my hero.

C.C.

C.C.

Good experience
Jan 5, 2023

Excellent, wise and caring council !

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Dec 31, 2022

Sandra is just always spot on. She was not frazzled by my spike. She knew how to handle it. She pointed me back towards the course of ocd recovery.

C.C.

C.C.

Good experience
Dec 1, 2022

I definitely appreciate and value Sandra’s consistent, wise counsel!

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Nov 16, 2022

Excellent as always. Sandra really listens and cares. I have to do the work but I she presents the skill set to defeat the ocd bully in a way that is actually doable. I leave sessions with her feeling lighter, encouraged and more empowered.

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Nov 7, 2022

Sandra is a very in tune therapist. She recognized my state today and adjusted and did not force. I felt empowered and much better able to face the day by the time the session was over.

D.O.

D.O.

Good experience
Oct 5, 2022

I have hope after today’s session. This is not going to be easy but I am hopeful.

K.A.

K.A.

Good experience
Aug 8, 2022

I felt relieved.

M.K.

M.K.

Good experience
Jul 28, 2022

She explains things so I can understand them.

C.C.

C.C.

Good experience
Jul 28, 2022

Sandra has excellent insight and wise, compassionate counsel !

M.K.

M.K.

Good experience
Jul 21, 2022

Sandra is a great therapist!

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Jul 8, 2022

Sandra is AMAZING.

M.K.

M.K.

Good experience
Jul 6, 2022

Sandra is a great therapist

A.M.

A.M.

Good experience
Jun 15, 2022

Sandra is very helpful and I’m very glad she is my therapist

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Apr 5, 2022

Sandra Shern is experienced in my problem, super smart and because of this, very influential. I can’t imagine a better therapist.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Mar 23, 2022

She’s always there for me and is a great listener 10/10 therapist

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Mar 17, 2022

Sandra is amazing she always there when I need her both on and off the clock she sends me quotes to keep me pushing through the day and is always helpful and I feel like she cares for her clients

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Feb 26, 2022

She’s always there for me when I need her

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