Dr. Kansara earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Chicago School and provides both psychodiagnostic assessment and psychotherapy services. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate various challenges and transitional stages of life. Dr. Kansara has experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, with respect to ethnicity, age, gender identity, and a wide range of presenting concerns.

As a diagnostician, Dr. Kansara has extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, with particular expertise in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She is also skilled in evaluating concerns related to personality disorders, learning disorders, and mood disorders. Dr. Kansara emphasizes the importance of context in the assessment process, recognizing that individuals with similar presenting symptoms may require different treatment approaches based on their unique backgrounds, experiences, and environments.

In her therapeutic work, Dr. Kansara utilizes an integrative approach, primarily drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Play Therapy. Given her specialization in working with younger clients, she also incorporates principles of Systems Theory, recognizing the influential role of family dynamics and environmental factors in a child’s emotional and behavioral development.

Dr. Kansara values the strengths of multiple therapeutic orientations and believes in using a multi-lens perspective to fully understand and support each client’s individual needs. When appropriate, she incorporates elements of Geek Therapy, integrating clients’ personal interests, such as video games, comics, or pop culture to enhance engagement and make therapeutic concepts more accessible.

Dr. Kansara is determined to create a safe space for clients that foster collaboration and creativity. She recognizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance/relationship and works to help the client reach their goals at their pace .

Dr. Kansara offers services in English

*Supervised by Dr. Lutfi Alkaddour, Psy.D.