What Other Professionals are Saying About Dr. Kanchi

 

Dr. Kanchi is one of the best psychologists that I have worked with to date. As a psychologist, she is thoughtful in her approach, evidence-based in her management, and incredibly skilled in the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy and integration of other treatment modalities. Perhaps the greatest quality about her is that she truly cares about every patient she sees. I would trust Dr. Kanchi with a family member because she is that good!

Misty Richards, M.D. | Psychiatrist

Associate Medical Director of the UCLA Maternal Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program

Co-Founder and Medical Director of Perinatal Psychiatry for the Maternal Outpatient Mental Health Services (MOMS)

 

“I have had the honor of working with Dr. Kanchi for nearly a decade.  I have to admit that she has made me a true believer of the benefits of psychotherapy.  She joined our pediatric heart transplant team and made an immediate impact.  Many of our patients have gone through distressing medical interventions and have significant PTSD as well as medication noncompliance issues.  In many cases this would make them a non-candidate for transplant, but with the help of Dr. Kanchi and her dedication to her patients, she made a lifesaving difference to all of them!  I would recommend Dr. Kanchi without hesitation to my patients and even my family members.  She is tremendous!!”

— Juan Alejos, M.D. | Cardiologist

Medical Director of the UCLA Pediatric Heart Transplant/Cardiomyopathy Program

Director of the UCLA Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program

 

I have collaborated with Dr. Kanchi for several years to help our transplant patients and families adjust, cope, and process their thoughts and feelings about chronic illness. Dr. Kanchi has excellent clinical skills, builds rapport quickly, and I saw first hand how her expertise helped our patients and families through challenging circumstances. She is an extremely skilled psychologist and I couldn’t recommend her more!

— Meghan Ruby, LCSW | Clinical Social Worker

UCLA Pediatric Nephrology and Renal Transplant

Dr. Kanchi has a fantastic knowledge of the field of psychology and her level of care is unparalleled. For these reasons I continue to refer my patients to her and the feedback is unanimously positive; Dr. Kanchi’s clients thrive from her compassion and expertise and it is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with her.”

Linslee Egan, M.D.

Board-Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist

 

Dr. Kanchi is one of the most skilled clinicians I have worked with. Years of experience in trauma and treatment of children with life threatening medical diagnoses make her a highly sought after clinician. She is warm, empathic, and works collaboratively with families to cultivate their strengths. She is a true gem!

Blanca Orellana, Ph.D. | Clinical Psychologist

Associate Clinical Director of Stress, Trauma, & Resilience (STAR) Clinic | UCLA

Director of Clinical Training | UCLA Division of Population Behavioral Health

 

Working with physicians can be challenging but Dr. Kanchi is able to respond to the needs of her clients head on. She is flexible in her approach and leaves her clients feeling supported, valued, and seen. Helping those who help others on a daily basis is what Dr. Kanchi does best!”

— Dominique Gillis, MS, LMFT  | Clinical Manager

Behavioral Wellness Center | UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine