- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guided meditations
- Homework based practice
About Chanda
Dr. Chanda Pilgrim is a Georgia psychologist (GA Psychologist PSY003471) with 26 years of experience. She works with adults facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and other life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, mood challenges, and caregiver strain.
Dr. Pilgrim frames problems as things that look bigger when you are close to them. She helps people step back and notice how their thoughts shape feelings. That often begins with talking about recent events and patterns from the past. She also asks about daily routines like sleep, diet, and exercise because those factors affect how people feel.
Sessions include practical steps to test new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings. She uses homework exercises so discoveries in session carry into everyday life. Guided meditations and breathing work may be offered to reduce automatic reactions when emotions rise.
The work is collaborative and straightforward. Expect focused conversations that identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build simple coping tools. The goal is calmer responses, clearer perspective, and better functioning day to day.
Her background spans schools, private agencies, and community mental health settings. That breadth informs a practical approach to common problems such as communication breakdowns, blended family stress, and midlife transitions. People who choose her often want direct, concrete techniques to manage anger and related concerns.
How CBT and practical techniques work online
Dr. Pilgrim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core method. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and replace them with more balanced thinking to reduce reactive responses.She also offers guided meditation and breathing exercises as tools to interrupt automatic reactions. These practices teach simple skills to lower arousal and allow clearer choices in heated moments. Together CBT and breathing work target both the thinking patterns and the immediate physical response to stress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which tools suit their goals and daily life. That means trying interventions, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan based on results and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide how to use these tools in everyday situations without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, or managing someone else’s anger. The list also includes relationship conflict, parenting strain, and workplace stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a cognitively based approach that connects thoughts to feelings. Sessions involve talking, practical exercises, and homework to test new ways of thinking and responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working in schools, private agencies, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as a Georgia Psychologist with credential GA Psychologist PSY003471 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.