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ABOUT KAVITA NANDRA, LCSW
Kavita Nandra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the beautiful Bay Area of California. Kavita primarily focuses on working with adult patients aged 18 and older. Kavita has a specialty working with anxiety, depression, clients of South Asian descent, and individuals coping with chronic illness. Kavita currently works at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health in the Hematology clinic with a focus on patients with Sickle Cell Disease and other chronic illnesses.
Kavita practices therapy through a multicultural lens, taking into account the multiple factors that intersect in client’s lives. She uses warmth and empathy when communicating with clients. Kavita enjoys collaborating with clients on their goals, and fostering lifelong coping skills. She enjoys helping clients navigate through their challenges, providing a supportive atmosphere for open communication. She believes that therapy should enhance your sense of mental well-being. Kavita is dedicated to crafting a tailored and personalized therapeutic journey that empowers clients to cultivate a stronger sense of self.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Kavita uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy when working with clients. Her goal when working with clients is to partner together to help clients gain clarity on their needs and goals. Kavita believes therapy is a collaborative process and provides a safe, welcoming atmosphere allowing clients to express their true thoughts.
For her own self care, Kavita enjoys spending time with her two cats, reading, and sipping on chamomile tea.
Kavita is licensed in California and her license is LCSW #110231 issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
EDUCATION
• M.S. in Social Work, University of Southern California
• B.A. in Psychology, Cal Poly Humboldt
Kavita earned her LCSW in 2022. She attended Cal Poly Humboldt and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2014). She then attended the University of Southern California for graduate school and earned a Master of Social Work (2019).
SPECIALTIES
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Anxiety
• Food Allergy Anxiety
• Coping with Chronic Medical Conditions
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
• Anxiety
• Depression
Trauma Focused Treatment
• Race-related Stress
• Racial Identity Development
CONTACT
Would you like to get in touch with Kavita Nandra? Contact her at: admin@psychologicalhealing.net