Therapists in Purcellville, VA

We all need help at times to understand our feelings. Mindfulness-based therapy facilitates awareness, insight and the ability to plow into inner wisdom to heal self and reach one's full potential. Mindfulness experience increases an inner peace that remains present through life's challenges. The ability to facilitate change requires first acceptance of feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness and compassion then facilitates change and new behaviors begin to emerge. The benefits include no longer being afraid, angry or anxious, life-skills improve resulting in a better understanding of goals and values and thus growth as an individual.

With every day changing so rapidly and the increase in uncertainty, life presents us with new obstacles and challenges that we might not expect. It takes great strength and courage to ask for help when you need it. I help clients with improving body image, increasing self-esteem, mood disorders, eating disorders, and identity challenges. As a minority myself, I have experience helping clients work through processing cultural barriers and unfair treatment. I am also passionate about working with BIPOC and the South Asian population. I also provide letters for gender affirming care.

I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..

Feeling alone, disconnected, stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Struggling with strong emotions? Wanting to create a secure bond with your partner? You have been trying everything you can think of but nothing seems to be working. Let me guide you out of your painful situation and help you create peace, calm, and contentment in your life. My goal is to help you connect with your own strengths and face life's challenges with confidence. I am ready to help you make a change utilizing emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.

Do you feel alone and unsure of your purpose in life? Are you always feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find that living life and getting out of bed daily is a struggle and oftentimes impossible? I can help you by providing a compassionate, nurturing,and non-judgemental environment to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore ways to resolve the problems you encounter.

Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals

As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.

Welcome. I am glad you are here. Each person has a vision of their future or is hoping for a desired change based on their present & future circumstances & goals. I will work with you in determining the skills, resources & abilities that are needed to achieve that vision. Clients are unique individuals and I know that one model does not fit all. The relationship & trust that we develop is what brings about awareness and change. Therapy works because I value your understanding of yourself & combine that with my clinical expertise, in finding solutions & turning these solutions into tangible life goals.