Dr. Sanicola has been in private practice in Huntington Beach since 1985, initially in group practice and as a solo practitioner since 1997. She specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents, providing both diagnostic and treatment services. She has expertise in inpatient and outpatient treatment; designing programs to aid in serving both children and adults. Parent education is also an important component of her practice. She started Quest Camp- H.B. in 1998.

Dr.. Sanicola earned a Ph.D. in 1984 at the Calif. School of Professional Psychology and has subsequently earned a Diplomate in the Prescribing Psychologists Register.