Sunitha Chandy PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Lead Trainer
Seeing clients in Illinois, in-person or virtually.
Dr. Chandy’s goal is to work with people to help them navigate pain and tension and turn it into growth that improves their lives, relationships, communities and the world. She equips clients with support that fits their cultural context and unique situations. Dr. Chandy is passionate about seeing her clients grow and develop to their full potential. That means accepting who they are and learning to authentically navigate their situations. Dr. Chandy believes strongly in developing authenticity, self-care and balance.
"I love helping people achieve their goals and make a difference in the world around them. I use an assets based approach where we focus on skills to address the problem as well as the skills you already."
Specialties and Expertise
Anger Management
Anxiety
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approach
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Relational
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused