Dr. Amanda Sharp Cogorno, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Amanda Sharp Cogorno, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Cogorno (formally Sharp) is the founder and owner of Monarch Behavioral Health, PLLC. Since earning her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2018, she has been devoted to delivering high-quality psychological services grounded in compassion, clarity, and clinical excellence. With advanced training in psychological assessment and various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, Dr. Cogorno has been providing tailored evaluations and thoughtful treatment recommendations for individuals across the lifespan since 2015. Her passion is providing children, adolescents, adults, and families with resources to thrive and grow.

At the core of Dr. Cogorno’s work is a strengths-based approach, one that honors each individual’s capacity for growth and resilience. Her evaluations are known for their precision, warmth, and depth. She delivers comprehensive reports that are clear, actionable, and individualized, with recommendations designed to both support areas of vulnerability and amplify the client’s existing strengths. Her goal is not only to diagnose, but to empower clients and their families with meaningful insight and pathways for positive change.

Dr. Cogorno founded Monarch Behavioral Health with a vision to create a deeply supportive and inclusive environment where individuals, couples, and families can access high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. Her practice is built on a foundation of empathy, trust, and the unwavering belief in each client’s capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. At Monarch, clients are welcomed into a therapeutic space where they feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout their mental wellness journey.

Dr. Cogorno Leads with Purpose:
Dr. Cogorno defines and upholds the mission and core values of Monarch Behavioral Health. Every decision she makes is rooted in integrity, collaboration, and an ongoing commitment to clinical excellence.

• Delivers Thoughtful Clinical Work:
  As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Cogorno provides direct psychological services using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach. Her clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices and customized to meet each client’s unique needs, always with a focus on sustainable, meaningful outcomes.

• Grows and Supports the Clinical Team:
  Dr. Cogorno recruits, mentors, and supports clinicians who share Monarch’s vision and values. She fosters a team culture that emphasizes mutual respect, continued learning, and a passion for outstanding care.

• Oversees Practice Operations:
  With a hands-on leadership style, Dr. Cogorno manages the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the practice. She ensures that every system and process is aligned with Monarch’s mission to remain client-centered and purpose-driven.

• Engages with the Community:
  Committed to systemic impact, Dr. Cogorno collaborates with healthcare professionals, organizations, and community leaders to increase access to mental health care, reduce stigma, and strengthen the overall behavioral health ecosystem in the San Antonio region.

Dr. Cogorno is passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Outside of her practice, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband and two school-aged children.

Age range: 3 and up
Specialties: Dr. Cogorno specializes in psychological testing. Dr. Cogorno specializes in testing for diagnoses of ADHD, OCD, autism, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and psychosis. She offers employment testing for potential law enforcement officers, and TPAPN evaluation services. She contracts with the school districts to conduct IEEs.