Bupe Kapansa, LCSW – Therapist in Chandler, AZ | Mindpath Health
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About
Bupe has experience working with diverse populations, including veterans, individuals with intellectual disabilities, foster youth, and those affected by substance use disorder. She is passionate about helping patients build confidence, process life’s challenges, and develop coping skills. Bupe finds joy in witnessing the transformative impact of unconditional support on patients’ healing journeys. Originally from Zambia, Bupe lived in Texas and Hawaii before relocating to Arizona, where she enjoys baking, gardening, and watching sunsets.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) – University of Texas at Arlington
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Addiction disorders
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Behavior modification
- Child abuse
- Co-occuring conditions
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- HIV/AIDS-related care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical/sexual abuse
- Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)
- Severe childhood emotional disturbance
- Sexual disorders
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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Bupe is great at listening, helping me see my progress, and asking questions that make me think about changes I want to make. She is good at helping me learn about ADHD and at helping me identify coping strategies.
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Bupe was so kind and instantly put me at ease. Looking forward to future sessions with het.
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Bupe was wonderful. I’m looking forward to continue working with her.
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First meeting but very good at teasing out information and asking follow-up questions
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I do struggle with anxiety, meaning new doctors. I very quickly felt at ease and safe. I felt listened to cared for and understood. I’m really looking forward to getting help that I’ve honestly been afraid of getting for a while. I am hopeful and thank
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I feel so safe and understood. It’s been a very long time since I’ve had such a good therapist. I feel like she really cares and tries to understand and help.
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I have a good relationship with Bupe. I feel completely comfortable talking with her.
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I was very nervous but my provider was so sweet and I felt super comfortable opening up about the many reasons why I choose to do therapy in the first place. Feeling optimistic about my journey to bettering myself.