Meet Sasha Diamond-Lenow, LCSW

Your thoughts matter. Your feelings are valid. Let's talk about it.

Headshot of Sasha Diamond-Lenow LCSW founder of Supportive Directions Therapy. She is smiling warmly in a blue top and standing in a bright office. Sasha is a therapist for teens and young adults specializing in anxiety and sports psychotherapy.
“...everyone deserves to feel empowered and emotionally balanced.”
— Sasha Diamond-Lenow, LCSW

Meet Sasha

Founder and Psychotherapist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - She/Her


I approach therapy with a holistic and compassionate framework, believing that everyone deserves to feel empowered and emotionally balanced. Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting adolescents, young adults, families, and couples through their journeys of personal growth and life transitions.

As a mental health professional, I'm passionate about helping clients develop resilience, navigate social pressures, and build healthy coping mechanisms. I create a safe, judgment-free space where individuals can be themselves and feel truly heard. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience, and my role is to guide and support them.

I understand the challenges that kids (10+), teens, young adults, and adults face today. Whether experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family conflict, identity questions, or relationship struggles, I'm here to help. I recognize the stressors that show up at every stage of life, from academic pressure and social media to family dynamics (like divorced or divorcing parents) and the demands of work.

Together with my clients, I develop personalized strategies tailored to their individual needs. This might include exploring mindfulness techniques or improving communication skills. My goal is to help people build a strong foundation for long-term emotional well-being and personal success. I aim to empower individuals to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

I'm always excited to meet new clients and start this journey together. My focus is on working towards creating the life each person envisions for themselves.

Credentials and Affiliations

  • Parnell Institute AF-EMDR

  • SIFI and advanced SIFI certified

  • Yoga Training: RYT-500 and RCYT-90

  • Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University

  • 16 years post graduate clinical experience

  • Ackerman Institute for the Family

Grow, heal, and thrive with compassionate support.