Hello! I am Sandhiya(pronounced Sun-thee-ya) Baladhandapani. I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and have been practicing since 2019. I offer individual therapy for young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, self-esteem, depressed mood, grief and loss, and also with family, relationship, academia, occupational, change/transitional and acculturative stressors.
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, family and cultural history, developmental history, medical history, relationship history, and other relevant information and identify the reason for seeking therapy at this time. We can discuss your goals, explore my treatment approach, and determine whether we are a good fit for working together.
My therapeutic approach is depth-oriented, insight-focused, straightforward and genuine. I place significant emphasis on the interpersonal dynamic, recognizing the therapeutic relationship as a central component of treatment. This alliance, which often develops gradually through consistent participation, provides a vital foundation for fostering psychological growth, increasing self-awareness, and facilitating lasting and meaningful change.
I work with age groups from 21-50 from varied life backgrounds and experiences who struggle with stress and need therapeutic support for managing stress and navigating through stressors.
In my clinical practice, I integrate a systems-informed psychodynamic approach, drawing on interpersonal and culturally responsive interventions. My work aims to empower individuals, help them recognize their strengths, deepen self-awareness, and enhance their capacity to navigate life’s stressors.