About

Hi there, I'm Sumandra! I received my LPC in 2005. I feel privileged to have an opportunity to help you! When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I am here to help you to make your pitcher of lemonade. We are always facing adversity in life, but some of us need help to deal with life’s challenges. I am here to use the skills I learned over the year to face your challenges. These past couple of years have been very tough on us, and I am not sure if we’re ever going to get to our normal routine again. However, we can make ourselves comfortable and accept our current situation and move on. I am here to help you. I love what I do! I am so glad you have an opportunity to get the help that you need to feel emotionally strong and face the world with confidence. Additionally, I like to work with children and adults who are struggling to adjust to a new culture. I moved here when I was a teenager and personally experienced how difficult it is to balance two cultures, one at home and one outside. My approach I believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works best in dealing with depression and anxiety. My focus I love to work with all ages, especially adolescents and young adults. My communication style I make it very clear how I like to work, i.e., what is the problem that client is facing, what he/she have done or tried and what are the goals. My journey to therapy When I took my first course in psychology, I just fell in love with this subject. I was planning on becoming a pharmacist... glad I changed my mind. I was doing an internship in a Women's Shelter in our area, and I was very much touched by how children are impacted by domestic violence. Hence my journey started to make them understand how to deal with adversity. My goals for you Start with simple steps and short-term goals, and eventually set one or two long-term goals. My first session with you An assessment of their past experiences and how they have been dealing with their problems.