- Client-centered care
- Skill-based tools
- Support for grief
About Sandra
Sandra Alicea is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people through anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and big life changes. She focuses on clear, compassionate support so people can feel steadier and make workable changes in daily life.
She pays special attention to issues many women and caregivers face, including feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or burdened by guilt and shame. Sandra also helps people cope after traumatic events and with communication problems that make relationships harder.
Her work is rooted in listening first. Sandra uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus.
Sessions aim to be practical and understandable. People talk through what is most pressing, learn ways to manage symptoms, and practice skills that fit into real life. Sandra emphasizes self-compassion and small steps toward change.
Sandra brings years of clinical experience in Florida to her practice. She treats each person as an individual and works with them to find approaches that match their goals and circumstances.
How Sandra's approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the person. Its aim is to create space for someone to set the pace and focus for therapy, which can help with issues like grief, stress, and self-doubt.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that make feelings worse and practicing new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it offers concrete skills to try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These practices can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and managing strong emotions after trauma.
Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. Sandra will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. She blends listening with practical tools so the plan reflects what a person prefers and can realistically do.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness or CBT exercises at home between meetings, making new skills part of everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sandra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, trauma, isolation, guilt, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and listening-focused, using Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities. She blends practical techniques so sessions stay focused on everyday needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background shapes how she helps people manage symptoms and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sandra?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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