Dr. Sonal Markanda, PhD, LP
Clinical Psychologist
11+ yrs experience
Updated August 20, 2026 How we verify
About
Dr. Sonal Markanda is a licensed psychologist and founder of Markanda Clinic for Integrated Psychology, serving the Twin Cities, MN metro area with a focus on trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders using EMDR, CBT, and DBT. She serves as a member of the Minnesota Board of Psychology and previously worked on Medicaid standards and public-policy consulting for the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Services
- Trauma / PTSD
- Personality Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Complex PTSD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- OCD
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Life / Situational Problems
- EMDR
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
- Mentalization-Based Treatment
- Clinical Psychology
State licenses
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Minnesota · License #6119 · LP Active
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PSYPACT · License #19040 · PSYPACT Active
Sources
The facts on this page are drawn from 11 public sources and independently fact-checked before publication.
Psychology Today directory
- Full name, credentials, practice name, address, specialties, issues, modalities, populations, insurance, fees ($220/session), languages (Hindi), ethnicity (Asian), religion (Hindu), pronouns (she/her), license number LP6119 (psychologytoday.com)
NPPES registry
- NPI 1508189051, credential PhD LP, taxonomy 103TC0700X Clinical Psychologist, license 6119 MN, practice addresses in Eden Prairie and Shakopee MN, active NPI enumeration since 2010 (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
state licensing board (MN Board of Psychology)
- Sonal Markanda, PhD, LP is a sitting Doctoral Level Psychologist member (Board Chair) of the Minnesota Board of Psychology; doctoral degree from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; also Adjunct Instructor at Saint Mary's University (mn.gov)
provider website
- Credentials (PhD, LP, HSP, CCTP-II, C-PGRS), National Register #60581, PSYPACT Authorization #19040, degrees (PhD U of MN; MSEd and BS Northern State University), specialties, certifications/trainings, virtual-only service note, headshot photo (Myself.jpg) (drsonalmarkanda.com)
- Contact phone [redacted], email [redacted], address Regency Parc, [redacted], and link to LinkedIn profile (drsonalmarkanda.com)
- Practice tagline and services (individual counseling, couples therapy, LPC/LPCC supervision) (drsonalmarkanda.com)
healthcare aggregator directory (healthcare4ppl)
- Over 11 years specializing in clinical psychology; NPI 1508189051; Shakopee MN address; founder/co-owner of Markanda Clinic for Integrated Psychology; prior board roles (NAMI Minnesota, MN Psychological Association Diversity Committee Chair) (healthcare4ppl.com)
healthcare aggregator directory (healthcare4ppl NPI profile)
- License 6119 MN, credential PHD LP, taxonomy Clinical Psychologist, secondary address [redacted] (healthcare4ppl.com)
booking platform (SimplePractice)
- Online appointment request page for Markanda Clinic for Integrated Psychology (sonal-markanda.clientsecure.me)
review platform (WebMD)
- Zero ratings/reviews on file as of research date; confirmed same provider by address and phone ([redacted]) (doctor.webmd.com)
state licensing board (MN Board of Psychology enforcement search)
- Search of Minnesota Board of Psychology disciplinary matters shows Sonal Markanda appearing only in her capacity as a board member (recused from one case involving another licensee), with no disciplinary action against her own license found (mn.gov)