Sharon Vincuilla — Nervous System Regulation in Albany, NY

About Sharon

Sharon Vincuilla is an occupational therapist and dog behavior professional who helps neurodivergent dog lovers feel safer, steadier, and more connected in life with their dogs. Her work centers on co-regulation, sensory support, grief care, and practical tools that make daily life feel more doable.

Her approach is shaped by lived experience with anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and freeze responses, as well as years of work in occupational therapy and dog behavior. She brings a calm, consent-based style that blends nervous system awareness, somatic strategies, empathy, and humane training.

Sharon works mostly virtually, with some in-home support in the Albany area. She also supports professionals in dog behavior, dog care, veterinary care, and animal-assisted work.

Background & Training

Practicing since 2015

Licensed Occupational Therapist / Licensed

Registered Occupational Therapist / Registered

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant IAABC / Certified

Certified Professional Dog Trainer / Certified

Offerings

Affinity Call

30 minutes / Virtual

Complimentary introductory call to see whether Sharon and the client are a good fit for continued work.

Co-Regulation Coaching: For the dog

In person & virtual

Supports dogs with sensory needs and practical strategies to reduce reactive, anxious, or aggressive behavior.

Collaborative Care Coaching

In person & virtual

Helps humans and dogs build communication, care routines, and partnership, including support for animal-assisted interventions.

Co-Regulation Coaching: For the human

In person & virtual

Supports neurodivergent humans in building a supportive sensory diet and practical tools, with their dog as part of the process.

Grief Guidance

Virtual

A somatic, empathic, meaning-making space for grieving the loss of a dog.

I Can Help If You're Navigating

Anxiety & Overwhelm

Nervous System Dysregulation

Grief & Loss

Stress Management

Feeling Stuck or Lost

Self-Worth & Confidence

Communication & Conflict

Family Dynamics & Boundaries

Burnout & Exhaustion

Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage

Reviews & Testimonials

“I have been working with Sharon for about 6 months now, and appreciate her unique perspective as both an occupational therapist and a dog behavior professional. She approaches her work with a kind and generous nature, and has a beautiful ability to make her clients feel seen and ...”

Rachel & Gracie From website

“Sharon helped us understand the relationship between our own nervous system states and Milo’s, and helped us to communicate with each other better and set healthy boundaries. She was able to offer advice on training that helped immensely and really flipped the switch on annoyance...”

Michelle & Milo From website

“What I appreciate most about Sharon is her commitment to improving my relationship with my dogs, which goes beyond simply teaching commands.”

Bear & Darj From website

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