Pandora Kastanis, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Pandora!

I work with adolescents and adults facing mood disorders, chronic illness, interpersonal problems, stress, anxiety, transitions, and grief. My approach centers on understanding the unconscious mind to help you gain control over your thoughts, emotions, and life direction.

My focus

I typically work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and complex trauma in individual sessions.

My approach

I use a psychodynamic approach to explore the unconscious patterns shaping your life. When we understand what drives us beneath the surface, we gain greater control over our minds and emotions. I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters personal growth and self-actualization.

My communication style

Through our therapeutic relationship, we'll work through barriers to emotional fulfillment. You'll learn to understand yourself more deeply and sincerely accept your inner world. Sessions focus on developing healthy, positive approaches to your emotional life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy by a fascination with the unconscious mind and its power to shape our lives. Helping clients understand themselves more fully and enhance their quality of life drives my work as a therapist.

My goals for you

We'll identify and refine your goals as they evolve throughout our work together. My aim is to help you significantly enhance your quality of life and well-being through deeper self-understanding and acceptance.

Our first session

I'm curious to learn what brings you to therapy. While I ask initial intake questions, I also want to give you a feel for what our sessions will be like moving forward. This helps you decide if my style matches your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Pandora Kastanis