Anchal Khanna, MS, LCMFT, CGT

Adult Individual Therapist | Certified Gottman Couples Therapist | Couples 'Intensives' Therapist
Location: Rockville Office; Teletherapy
240-200-5401 Ext. 711
akhanna@sequenceservices.com
Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
Years in practice: 22
Became a member of the Sequence Team: 2015

Anchal Khanna MS, LCMFT, CGT is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist with over twenty years of experience as an individual and couples therapist, group facilitator and trainer. She works with adults of all ages from diverse backgrounds who are concerned about a range of issues including marital issues, family relationships, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, cultural adjustments and the transition to parenthood.

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. 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 for weekly or bi-weekly appointments and can offer support even to couples not currently residing together.

Anchal also offers in person 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.

When not working Anchal spends time with her husband and children.

Education & Certifications:

  • M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University
  • Certified Gottman Educator, Bringing Baby Home Program, Gottman Institute
  • Certified Gottman Couples Therapist 

Trainings, Presentations, & Workshops:

  • Women’s Therapy Group
  • Psychoeducational Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault
  • Personal Growth Therapy Group
  • Mindful Living Group
  • Mother's Mind Therapy Group

Memberships:

Clinical Member: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy