Anchal Khanna, MS, LCMFT, CGT
Her work experience as a therapist has included working in outpatient settings such as university counseling centers, private practice, and mental health agencies. Along with working as a therapist with Sequence, she was also the Assistant Director at the counseling center of George Mason University, and currently counsels’ students at the University of Maryland Shady Grove Campus.
With warmth, humor, and consistently considerate behavior, Anchal brings many gifts to her role as a therapist. Anchal uses collaborating, empowering and solution focused conversations in assisting her clients to facilitate change and create positive movement in their lives. A native of India, Anchal has lived across the States working and attending school in various regions. Her ability to connect on a personal and therapeutic level across cultures, class, gender, and age, enriches her ability to connect and support each individual she works with.
Anchal is a Certified Gottman Therapist and has completed a highly rigorous training in couples' therapy from the Gottman Institute. She works with couples at any stage of their relationship and couples facing a myriad of challenging issues. She is also certified as a Gottman Educator to facilitate the Bringing Baby Home program for new and expecting parents that helps them sustain their relationship and be effective parents.
Anchal works with couples virtually, and can offer support even to couples not currently residing together.
Anchal also offers couples 'Intensives' a couples session structured around a 4 hour personalized session, which allows for efficient and in-depth diagnosis and treatment of the issues a couple may be facing, enhancing and accelerating the work of healing ruptures and building relationship health.
Anchal regularly offers professional training through the Sequence Institute, in areas such as couples therapy training, incorporating mindfulness into a therapy practice and working with young adults.
In addition Anchal presents for the State Department on issues of cultural adjustments for those working internationally, and has led corporate training programs for the Sequence Institute in mindfulness meditation and wellness
When not working Anchal spends time with her husband and children, enjoying the DC area.
Education & Certifications:
- M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University
- B.A. & M.A. Psychology, University of Mumbai, India
- Certified Gottman Educator, Bringing Baby Home Program, Gottman Institute
- Certified Gottman Couples Therapist
Trainings, Presentations, & Workshops:
- Bringing Baby Home Series
- Considering Couples Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Developing and Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Children
- Suicide Prevention and Education
- Diversity Training for the United States State Department
- Crisis Intervention/Psychological Impact of Sexual Assault
- Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
- Mindfulness For Workplace Wellness
- 2020 Group Facilitator for The National Institute of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training and Education
- Women’s Therapy Group
- Psychoeducational Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault
- Personal Growth Therapy Group
- Mindful Living Group
- Mother's Mind Therapy Group
Articles:
https://journal.thriveglobal.com/building-transition-windows-into-our-bu...
Publications:
McDowell, T., Fang, S., Gomez Young, C., Khanna, A. et al (2003). Making space for racial dialogue: Our experience in a marriage and family therapy training program. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29, 179-195.
McDowell, T., Fang, S., Brownlee, K., Gomez Young, C. & Khanna, A. (2002).Transforming an MFT program: A model for enhancing diversity. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 28, 179-192.
Khanna, A., McDowell, T., Khanna, A., Perumbilly, S. & Titus, G. (2009). Working with Asian Indian American families: A Delphi study. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 28, 52-71.
Memberships:
Clinical Member: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy