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Dr. Chanda Pilgrim, GA Psychologist PSY003471
Georgia
Dr. Chanda Pilgrim - Psychologist focused on mood and family concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive based approach
- Homework focused
- Lifestyle supports
About Chanda
Dr. Chanda Pilgrim is a Georgia psychologist (GA Psychologist PSY003471) with 26 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, and mood disorders among other issues. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions to change how they think and act.
She frames problems in terms of thoughts, behaviors, and bodily habits. That means sessions include talking about what happened, how it was interpreted, and what follows from those interpretations. She often looks at sleep, diet, and exercise as parts of the picture.
Dr. Pilgrim uses a cognitively based approach that asks clients to notice automatic thoughts and test whether those thoughts fit the facts. Homework is a regular part of the work so people practice new responses between sessions. She may include guided meditations to help shift automatic reactions.
Her background includes work in schools, private agencies, and a community mental health agency. That range informs a practical, problem-focused style that aims to make everyday tasks feel more manageable. Sessions involve clear tasks and short experiments that can be tried at home.
People who come to her can expect direct conversation about their history and current patterns. The focus is on concrete changes - adjusting habits, changing unhelpful thinking, and small behavioral steps that reduce stress. She discusses lifestyle supports like exercise and sleep as part of the plan.
How CBT and online sessions work together
Dr. Pilgrim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways: clients learn to identify automatic thoughts, test whether those thoughts match reality, and try different responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns because it links thinking patterns to everyday behavior.She also incorporates lifestyle checks into sessions, looking at sleep, exercise, and diet as factors that affect mood and energy. Guided meditations may be used to reduce automatic reactivity and practice calmer responses to triggers.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client’s day-to-day life. Techniques are adjusted based on what is helpful and what isn’t, and homework helps test changes between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, virtual sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discuss format, timing, and practical needs during the initial scheduling step to set a plan that fits everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, mood disorders, and related issues such as stress, grief, and relationship problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a cognitively based approach that focuses on noticing automatic thoughts and testing them. Sessions include practical tasks and homework to try new responses between meetings.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 26 years of professional experience working in schools, private agencies, and a community mental health agency.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as a Georgia psychologist with the credential GA Psychologist PSY003471 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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