Meet the Team
Sandy Losee-Woods, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Life Coach
Sandy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated summa cum laude from New York University with an MA in Mental Health Counseling, following her BA from the University of Michigan.
With a clinical background rooted in high-stakes environments, Sandy served at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, contributing to a major eating disorders study, and spent three years in the Counseling Unit at Long Island University. There, she specialized in crisis management, depression, anxiety, and the complex transitions of young adulthood.
Today, she maintains a thriving private practice in East Norwich, serves as a trusted referral resource for several major universities, and brings her deep clinical insight to The Parenting Partnership.
Sandy has called Port Washington home for the last 25 years. Having raised her two daughters here, she has a deep personal connection to the community and a firsthand understanding of the unique joys and challenges of North Shore parenting.
"The goal isn't just to help your family feel better today, but to leave each member with a deep sense of confidence and connection that strengthens your bond for a lifetime."
- Sandy Losee-Woods
Co-Founder
Bella Akhtar
IFC Certified Life & Parenting Coach
Bella is an IFC-trained Life and Parenting Coach with over two decades of experience dedicated to the well-being of children. Currently a fixture at Daly Elementary School, Bella balances her school-based work with private parent coaching and her leadership role at My Two Homes.
As a founder of My Two Homes, a support group designed for families navigating separation and divorce, Bella is a passionate advocate for children, ensuring they feel empowered and connected during life's most difficult transitions. Her work is defined by a singular mission: helping children feel seen, heard, and valued through every stage of development.
Bella moved to Port Washington eight years ago. Now a mom to an active 8-year-old, she is proud to call this community home and is dedicated to supporting the families who live here.
“By leading with kindness, we can build stronger, more compassionate, and more resilient relationships within the home.” - Bella Akhtar
Co-Founder