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.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

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.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My therapeutic approach is depth-oriented, insight-focused and reflective. 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.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work best with clients who are drawn to understanding the deeper roots of their longstanding patterns and are open to engaging with the complexity of their inner world. They are often curious, introspective, and receptive to a collaborative therapeutic process—one that fosters self-awareness, emotional insight, and gradual development of inner resilience.

About Sandhiya Baladhandapani