Available
she/her
Leila KandahariLCSW
Nice to meet you
Treatment will utilize a client-centered, integrative approach informed by evidence-based practices. Interventions will primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address maladaptive thought patterns, enhance emotional regulation, and strengthen coping skills. Supportive therapy and psychoeducation will be incorporated to promote insight, emotional validation, and understanding of the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Care will be culturally responsive and collaborative, with ongoing assessment and adjustment of interventions based on the client’s progress and clinical needs.
About Leila
Location
Virtual, Virginia
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Focus areas
Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans, Latine Community (COE), Neurodivergence, Parents, Veterans
Years of Experience
4+
License number
#904014402
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
Languages Spoken
English, Persian
Education
MSW - Social Work, Saint Leo University
MS - Clinical Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy reading and learning about human development, mental health, and wellness, as well as spending quality time with my family. I value personal growth and reflective practices, and I stay active through walking and other self-care activities that support balance and well-being. I especially enjoy walking in nature and watching psychological thriller films and series.