Therapist profile
Dr. Chanda Pilgrim, GA Psychologist PSY003471
Georgia
Psychologist - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsGA Psychologist PSY003471
- LicensePsychologist, Georgia / PSY003471
- NPI1316178049
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mind body focus
- Practical homework
About Chanda
Dr. Chanda Pilgrim is a Georgia psychologist (GA Psychologist PSY003471) with 26 years of experience. She works with adults facing issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people reduce the immediate weight of a problem so they can think more clearly.
Dr. Pilgrim has worked in schools, private agencies, and community mental health settings. That background means she has seen a wide range of situations and life stages. She pays attention to more than just thoughts - she also asks about sleep, diet, and exercise because those things affect mood and behavior.
Her main clinical approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. In sessions she talks through recent events and personal history to identify unhelpful meanings that keep problems going. Expect practical homework between sessions that helps you test new ways of thinking and behaving.
She also uses guided meditations at times to interrupt automatic reactions and to practice calmer responses. Conversations cover both immediate stressors and longer-term patterns that keep anger, low mood, or relationship conflicts repeating.
People who work with her can expect a direct, steady style that focuses on changing thoughts, habits, and day-to-day routines. The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable reactions, so daily life feels easier to handle.
How sessions work
Cognitive approaches and online sessions
Dr. Pilgrim uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice and change thoughts that fuel anger, anxiety, and low mood. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete exercises to try between sessions.She also incorporates attention to body routines such as sleep, diet, and exercise and sometimes uses guided meditations to reduce automatic reactive patterns. These methods aim to alter daily habits that reinforce stress and anger rather than only talking about problems.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their situation and goals, then adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That means trying methods, reviewing how they work, and changing course when needed.
The biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm the session types offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on anger and mood into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that practicing CBT exercises between sessions fits well into daily life and supports steady progress.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parenting and related concerns such as stress and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is cognitively based and practical, focusing on how thoughts shape feelings and behaviors and using exercises to change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience working in schools, private agencies, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Georgia psychologist listed as GA Psychologist PSY003471 and practices in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she offer online or remote session formats?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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