Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

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Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP (she, her)

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Chicago, IL 60601

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Your life may no longer feel like your own. A diagnosis, flare, surgery, or frightening medical experience has changed everything. Your body looks and/or feels unrecognizable. The ability to joyfully participate in plans has been stolen from you. Activities that once felt safe, no longer do. You may feel so many complicated emotions that you just become numb. You’re exhausted from “being strong,” grieving the life you had, or terrified about the future for yourself and your family. You might feel dismissed by providers, or alone because people around you “don’t get it.”

I am a PSYPACT-certified psychologist providing online therapy in 40+ states, with advanced training in health psychology and 20 years in healthcare as a caregiver, nurse assistant, and psychologist. I understand how unseen you can feel in the medical system and use that insight to guide compassionate, evidence-based care.

This may be one of the hardest chapters of your life, and it’s a lot to carry alone. In therapy with me, you don’t have to “be strong” or minimize your pain. We’ll go at your pace, honor your medical reality and emotions, reduce overwhelm, and help you rebuild a life that feels more livable and aligned with what matters to you.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Cassandra Kandah now - (224) 470-8061

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60601

(224) 470-8061

My website

I specialize in Chronic Illness, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$300 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (224) 470-8061

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60601

(224) 470-8061

My website

I specialize in Chronic Illness, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$300 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $300
Couple Sessions $400

Payment Methods

Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Medicare
Out of Network

We complete a verification of benefits prior to your first visit to establish if you would like to proceed with the session. In addition to this we offer recommendations on how to communicate with your insurance company to learn more about your coverage. We're happy to work with you to keep therapy

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

Email me or call with questions - (224) 470-8061

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

Email me or call with questions - (224) 470-8061

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071009962 Cassandra Christine Kandah

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 9 years

Attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Graduated 2017

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Wayne State University BS Psychology / 2011

Certificate from Rosalind Franklin University PhD Clinical Psychology / 2017

With over 20 years as a caregiver, nurse assistant, and therapist specializing in chronic health management, I help clients improve mental health and cope with medical challenges. To enhance my training, I completed my fellowship in behavioral medicine at Loyola University Medical Center.

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

Email me or call with questions - (224) 470-8061

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

Email me or call with questions - (224) 470-8061

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Chronic Illness
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Cancer
Chronic Pain
Dementia
Depression
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Infertility
Mood Disorders
Polyamory & ENM
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Sleep or Insomnia
Transgender
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Veterans
Weight Loss

As a PSYPACT certified clinical health psychologist, I provide online therapy for clients with chronic illness, chronic pain, and complex medical conditions. Using evidence-based care (CBT, ACT, DBT Skills), I help people newly diagnosed or living long-term reduce distress, build coping skills, and improve daily functioning and quality of life.

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

Email me or call with questions - (224) 470-8061

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP

Email me or call with questions - (224) 470-8061

16 Endorsements

Mary Maraventano-Stried

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Dr. Cassandra Kandah is an exceptional licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Health Psychology. Her compassionate approach and expertise empower clients to navigate health challenges, fostering resilience and promoting overall well-being.

Emily Dillon:Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Stress

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC

Dr. Kandah specializes in health psychology, chronic illness, chronic pain, trauma, and anxiety. She helps clients navigate health challenges with resilience and support. I would recommend working with her!

Chloe Zessin

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Cassandra provides a warm and empathic space for her clients. She is especially skilled in treating chronic illness, and her safe and nonjudgmental demeanor along with her clinical skills make her effective and healing.

Samara Muniz: Trauma, Cultural & Immigration

Counselor, LMHC

Coping with chronic illness can feel overwhelming and isolating. Cassandra combines expertise in health psychology with a compassionate, evidence-based approach, helping clients build resilience, improve coping, and reclaim quality of life.

Olympia Georgeson-Limerence, Attachment and Trauma

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFA, LPC, LMHC

I highly recommend Cassandra for navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, and major changes in body and identity. With strong expertise in health psychology, she provides evidence-based care that honors both the medical reality and emotional impact.

Kindra Westercamp, Couples Therapist

Psychologist, PhD

I highly endorse Cassandra as a skilled clinician who can assist clients battling with a chronic illness. She is professional, as well as warm.

Sara Moss - Anxiety, Trauma & Somatic Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Living with chronic illness can change how you see yourself. Cassandra helps clients carry the weight of medical challenges with greater self-compassion, hope, and resilience, creating space for healing even when life feels uncertain. Highly recommend!

Angie Yemma, Perfectionist Therapist

MS, LCAT, BC-DMT

Cassandra is a compassionate health psychologist who helps individuals navigate chronic illness with resilience and confidence. Her expertise in CBT provides practical tools to manage stress, improve coping, and support emotional well-being.

Megan Bathen-Gonzalez, Couples & Relational Trauma

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

A specialist in chronic illness and health psychology, Dr. Kandah uses CBT to help clients cope with diagnosis, pain, and medical trauma. She's a thoughtful, evidence-based clinician I'm glad to refer to.

Best Life Counseling Services Postpartum Therapist

Counselor, MS, LPCC

Dr. Kandah creates a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating chronic illness, pain, and life's unexpected challenges. Her thoughtful approach helps clients feel understood while building the tools to move forward with confidence.

A Haven To Put It Down Jocelyn Jarman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Cassandra offers a compassionate space to help clients navigate chronic illness with expertise and care. Using CBT, they empower individuals to build resilience, manage challenges, and improve emotional well-being throughout their health journey.

Christina Arceri, ADHD & Disordered Eating

Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

Cassandra is the ultimate go-to health psychologist for chronic illness. With 20 years in healthcare, she truly gets the medical system. Her practical CBT approach helps clients stop pretending to 'be strong' and safely rebuild a livable life.

Motherhood Overwhelm Therapist-Carly Murillo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP

If you have struggled with the trauma, stress and anxiety that comes with chronic illness, I strongly encourage you to give Dr. Kandah a call. She is highly skilled and trained in the newest treatments to support chronic illness. I strongly recommend her!

Carly Frey: Trauma. Transitions. Relationships.

Counselor, LPCC-S, MEd, EdS

Cassandra is an incredibly connected therapist who makes clients feel seen and heard.

Megan Cannon-Sport Psychology, Anxiety, Confidence

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA

Cassandra offers expert care for those struggling with chronic illness, chronic pain, and complex medical conditions. She understands the impact of health challenges on emotions, relationships, and identity, supporting clients with warmth and compassion.

Keisha Libbrecht, Anxiety & Relationship Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

What stands out about Cassandra is her ability to honor both the emotional and physical realities of living with chronic illness. She helps clients move through medical trauma and anxiety with warmth, expertise, and hope.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Feminist
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Positive Psychology
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Trauma Focused

I use evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and DBT-informed skills. When working with chronic illness, we'll explore how moral injury, existential concerns, and societal gender expectations may be affecting you.

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist, MS, PhD, LCP