About Dr. Sharma

Dr. Poonam Sharma, a licensed psychologist in private practice, earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. She provides counseling for adults, couples, and families and specializes in working with people dealing with an infertility crisis.

Dr. Sharma has served on the faculty of UT Health, San Antonio for several years in the Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Psychiatry, and Community Dentistry. She is a former President of the Bexar County Psychological Association. She is currently a professional member of the Mental Health Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Psychological Association. She is also credentialed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology through the National Register.

Dr. Sharma’s style of counseling is to listen compassionately to understand your situation clearly, help you set realistic goals, and then support you as you take steps to move you toward the results you desire. Although Dr. Sharma is an adoptive parent, she believes that you must determine what will work best for you, and will help you weigh ALL your family-building options.