Sandhiya (Sun.thee.ya) Baladhandapani is a licensed (LPC) therapist at our Robinson clinic who provides therapy services in-person and telehealth. They provide individual psychotherapy for children, teens, young adults and adults. Sandhiya integrates contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy, liberation psychology, play therapy (children), and culturally responsive interventions.

Sandhiya views individuals and their experiences in the framework of biological, intergenerational, early developmental, relational, and socio-cultural influences. Individuals can utilize therapeutic support with Sandhiya to develop awareness of their thoughts, feelings and interactions with their environment. Through these experiences, Sandhiya believes that individuals can build on their agency to integrate newer adaptive resources to navigate stressors and live a meaningful life.

Sandhiya provides treatment for people who struggle with neurodevelopment disorders, anxiety, social anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, family and relationship stressors, school stressors and transitional stressors.

Sandhiya graduated with Masters in Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago in 2019. They have clinical experience from working in school and office settings with children and caregivers, adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Sandhiya speaks Tamil and English. They enjoy science fiction, learning roller skating, traveling, and hiking with their dogs.