Mandeep Kullar Psychotherapy

ABOUT ME

I’m a California licensed marriage and family therapist. I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Chico. I have over fifteen years of clinical experience in an array of settings, from schools, non-profit community agencies, foster/adoption residential group homes, juvenile criminal justice systems, and managed care programs. My current professional experience includes serving as the Director of Behavioral Health, assisting individuals access and navigate their mental health benefits.

MY PHILOSOPHY

As an Indian American psychotherapist, child of immigrant parents, I know how hard it can be for individuals of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds to ask for help or go to psychotherapy. I’m also aware that talking about mental health or wellness with a psychotherapist often can be seen as a stigma. I strongly believe in the power of human connection and emotional growth as a never ending process and committed to creating a non-judgmental and nurturing space to help individuals connect with their authentic self. I have witnessed individuals undergo profound and life long changes during our work together. However, for psychotherapy to be successful it’s all about a good fit. I highly encourage individuals to take the time to find a psychotherapist that resonates with them, especially since psychotherapy is an intimate relationship built upon trust and full transparency.

MY APPROACH

My therapeutic work weaves Western psychology with Eastern traditions of spirituality. Influenced by my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eastern Philosophies, Psychodynamic Theory, and mind-body approaches of Mindfulness, Yogic and Meditative practices, I provide culturally sensitive services tailored to meet each individuals specific needs. I’m also committed to helping professional who are first responders, psychotherapists, or in other helping professions dealing with personal or vicarious trauma due to their professional careers.

CERTIFICATIONS

I’m also a certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation instructor, registered with Yoga Alliance and have completed 220 hours of training. Through my own personal and professional journey of psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices, I’ve learned that everyone has the innate potential to live a meaningful life - one with less stress and greater resiliency. I have over ten years of experience practicing yoga, mantra meditation, and mindfulness meditation (Vipassana). I have attended several 10-day silent meditation retreats with instruction on mindfulness and alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. Learning and practicing mindfulness has been the greatest gift I’ve been able to give myself, others in my life and to my clients. Its when we come to this presence do we truly begin to heal ourselves and live life in the present and to its fullest.

Credentials:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)

My Associations:

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

• International Kundalini and Yoga Association

• Yoga Alliance

Languages:

• English

• Punjabi