Therapy is a relationship

As you search for the right clinician to meet your needs, keep in mind that therapy is a relationship. Talk to several therapists, ask questions, and listen to your gut. If it doesn’t work out with one person, don’t give up. The right connection at the right time can support you in getting what you need from treatment.

A young woman with long, curly black hair smiling outdoors, wearing a denim jacket and a striped shirt. This is Dr. Sasha, licensed psychologist in PA, NJ, and NY.

About me

My name is Dr. Sasha Ruane-Borges-Ho, and I am a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. I am a trained generalist, and I specialize in trauma. I believe firmly that we can recover and thrive after painful experiences. We are built to heal. This work is deeply meaningful to me. In every client relationship, I look to foster trust, warmth, and an authentic connection.

When I’m not working, I spend a lot of time with my friends, spouse, and dog. Sometimes in session you’ll catch a glimpse of our dog’s happy tail on camera. I enjoy cooking, but probably indulge in the eating part more. I love games of all types (e.g., board, video, role-playing), and have a lovely group of friends who share this value for fun. I tend to bring fun into my work and am likely to encourage you to identify your own strongly held values and to live them enthusiastically.

Areas of Specialty

Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, phase of life or transitions, cross-cultural concerns, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, emerging adulthood and identity formation, relationships with others, and relationship with self.

Curriculum Vitae
(Abridged)

  • Adler University | Chicago, IL | 2019
    Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Traumatic Stress Psychology
    APA-Accredited

    Adler University | Chicago, IL | 2014
    Masters of Arts, Counseling Psychology
    CACREP-Accredited

    York University | Toronto, ON | 2009
    Bachelor of Arts, Specialized Honors in Psychology

  • Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology | 2022
    Licensed Psychologist - PS019710

    New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners | 2024
    Practicing Psychologist - 35SI00754500

    New York State Department of Education - State Board for Psychology | 2022
    Licensed Psychologist - 025344

    Iowa Department of Public Health - Board of Psychology | 2020 - 2024
    Licensed Psychologist - 099100

  • Quartz Psychological Services, LLC | Easton, PA | Washington, NJ | 2025 - Current
    Practice Owner, Licensed Psychologist

    A New Way Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC | Raritan, NJ | 2022 - 2025
    Staff Psychologist

    Student Counseling Services, Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 2020 - 2022
    Interim Training Director, Practicum Coordinator, Staff Psychologist

    Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 2019 - 2020
    Post-doctoral Psychology Associate

  • Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 2018 - 2019
    APA-Accredited, Pre-doctoral Internship

    DePaul University | Chicago, IL | 2017 - 2018
    Advanced Therapy Extern

    Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC | Chicago, IL | 2016 - 2017
    Therapy Extern

    Malcolm X College | Chicago, IL | 2015 - 2016
    Psychological Assessment Extern

    Old Irving Park Community Clinic | Chicago, IL | 2013 - 2014
    Counseling Intern

  • EMDR Consulting | Des Moines, IA | 2020
    EMDR Training: Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice

    The Beck Institute | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 2017
    CBT for Anxiety

    The Gottman Institute | Seattle, WA | 2015
    Level 1, Gottman Method Couples Therapy