Mandy Bullock (she/her) is a therapist-in-training pursuing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Mandy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as paramount and understands that building trust is an essential part of the therapeutic process. She creates a judgement-free, validating, and inviting space for clients to come and be who they are. Mandy holds the philosophy that our relationships are where we find joy, love, pain, growth, and life. She believes that healing and transformation often come about from connection, whether that be connection to others, to the world, or to oneself. Mandy works with adults of all ages and is interested in areas of interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-discovery. Mandy is in her fourth year of her doctoral program and her current research explores the ideologies of supremacism in the US.
Education and Credentials
University of Mississippi
BS in Psychology and Biology.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology program, 4th year
It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule.
What specific modalities do you practice and are you certified?
I practice from a trauma- and cultural-informed relational psychodynamic lens that emphasizes the importance and impact of our relationships on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In session, we may explore how we exist within the contexts of our relationships with others, the world, and ourselves. I practice from a spiritually informed lens as well and find all matters of spirituality and/or religion have a place in my therapeutic space.
What do you like to do when you are not working? What do you do for fun?
When I am not working, I spend a lot of time with the people I love. I live with two of my best friends, I am a proud daughter, sister, and aunt to two beautiful kids, and I take pride in the personal connections that I get so much love and joy out of. Most of the time, we’re just hanging out and watching new movies or shows, sitting around a bonfire in our backyard, or spending hours debating what we are going to have for dinner. We like to go thrifting, eat out and try new places, and just explore everything this city has to offer. I also love to sleep.
What are you excited about? What is your passion? What do you want to learn more about?
I have come to realize that my passion is stories. Whether it’s watching a new movie, reading a new poem, or meeting new people from all walks of life, I love hearing people’s stories. We didn’t get to where we are without picking up a few good tales along the way.
What do you like about being a therapist?
The connection I build with my clients is my absolute favorite thing about being a therapist and working in a healing profession. I love just being with people, watching them grow on their various journeys throughout their lives, and helping people feel empowered to live their lives as their true, authentic selves by providing a space for them to hopefully do that with me. I bring a lot of energy to the therapeutic space, and take the time to really get to know my clients as the relationship we build together is the backbone of my therapeutic style. Being with my clients as they navigate the transformations of life is an honor I do not take lightly.
What’s your “go to” creative or restorative outlet?
My “go to” restorative outlet is definitely through creative “arts and crafts”. Whether this is writing free form poems about my everyday experiences, restoring items I thrifted, or constantly rearranging my home, I find ways to keep my mind and body involved in my rest time.
Is there anything else you want folks to know about you?
I am largely a client-led clinician, which means I want to create a space for my clients to speak about whatever they feel they want or need to. I want to be there to support my clients through the not-so-good stuff, but I also am here to celebrate their successes and joys as well.
