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Leila KandahariLCSW-C

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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/Evernorth, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Focus areas

Addiction, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Latine Community (COE), Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families

Years of Experience

4+

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, Farsi

Education

MSW - Social Work, Saint Leo University 

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.