Sandhya Wilhelm, LPC, LCPC, NCC

Sandhya Wilhelm, LPC, LCPC, NCC, is a licensed psychotherapist and counselor educator based in Arlington, Virginia. She is the founder of Kompassionate Konnections, LLC, where she blends her expertise in psychotherapy with integrative mental health practices, supporting adults, professionals, caregivers, and students through life’s complex transitions. Sandy’s work emphasizes a holistic approach, combining evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, and systems theory with breathwork, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to promote self-connection, resilience, and overall well-being.

Sandy’s professional journey is rooted in both global and local experiences. Prior to her counseling career, she served in global diplomacy at the Irish Consulate in Mumbai, India. She then transitioned to mental health counseling, academic leadership, and wellness facilitation in the U.S., with over 18 years at Georgetown University providing Employee Assistance Program counseling and coordination. Her background in international affairs and mental health counseling gives her a unique, compassionate, and culturally informed perspective that informs her work with clients navigating multicultural identities, grief, burnout, and major life transitions.

In every role—therapist, educator, mentor, or wellness facilitator—Sandy aims to create spaces where both intellect and intuition are honored. Certified in breathwork and trained in trauma-informed care, she integrates the latest research in neuroscience, epigenetics, and contemplative practice to guide clients toward mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Committed to empowering individuals across professional and personal spheres, Sandy continues to expand her private practice while fostering transformative connections and healing through her integrative approach.

• UMass Boston - MS

• Certified YOGABODY Breathing Coach
• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) Certification
• Certified Mindfulness-Informed Clinician – Level 1 (CMC-1) Certification
• Summer Institute in Cultural Neuroscience
• Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies
• Train-the-Trainer CQ Certification Level 1
• Civil Resistance and the Dynamics of Nonviolent Conflict
• Conflict Analysis
• Interfaith Conflict Resolution
• Introduction to Post-Conflict Strategies and Operations
• International Business Management Certificate
• Cultural Adaptability in Complex Operations