- 26 years experience
- Holistic perspective
- Cognitive based approach
About Chanda
She has worked in schools, independent agencies, and a community mental health agency. That range gave experience with many concerns, from relationship struggles to severe mental health conditions. Dr. Pilgrim describes herself as a holistic counselor who connects mind, body, and spirit when she talks with people.
In practical terms she looks at triggers for symptoms and also asks about diet, sleep, and exercise. Expect conversations about personal history, current patterns, and everyday habits that affect mood. She often assigns simple homework to help clients practice new ways of thinking between sessions.
Her theoretical orientation is cognitively based, which means she focuses on how thoughts shape feelings. She may use guided meditations to shift automatic reactions and reduce distress. The work is conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to small changes that add up over time.
Dr. Pilgrim aims to build a warm, familiar connection in therapy. She wants clients to feel understood as they talk through relationship issues, parenting concerns, mood problems, grief, stress, and related challenges. Her practice is located in Georgia and sessions are conducted in English.
How CBT and Holistic Care Translate to Online Work
Dr. Pilgrim uses a cognitively based approach that focuses on how thoughts shape feelings. This method involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new ways of thinking to reduce worry and sadness. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many relationship challenges.She also takes a holistic view, asking about diet, sleep, and exercise as part of understanding mood and behavior. That means sessions can include planning small lifestyle adjustments alongside cognitive work, and may include guided meditations to change automatic reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Clients can expect discussion, homework, and check-ins to see what helps most and to adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. It can also make it simpler to continue momentum between appointments while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship problems, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, stress, intimacy-related issues, eating and mood disorders, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on how thoughts shape feelings and uses homework and lifestyle changes to support progress.
What experience does she bring?
She has 26 years of experience working in schools, independent agencies, and a community mental health agency, seeing a broad range of concerns across different settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as GA Psychologist PSY003471 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.