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Sandra

Intern

I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from existentialism, Gestalt therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions. My clinical experience includes working with trauma, OCD, ADHD, neurodiverse clients, personality disorders, and anxiety-related concerns. I am both compassionate and direct, using a confrontational, supportive style to challenge clients and help them grow, while providing a nonjudgmental space for reflection and insight.

Before entering the counseling field, I spent over a decade in leadership, coaching, change management, and continuous process improvement. This background informs my therapeutic work, especially with clients navigating transitions, self-exploration, career challenges, and personal growth.

I hold two bachelor’s degrees in Leadership Studies and Historical Studies, a Master of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership (Summa Cum Laude), and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Summa Cum Laude, Chi Sigma Iota). I deeply value differences, celebrate individuality, and strive to meet each client with openness and respect. I am an active member of the American Counseling Association, American Rehabilitation Counseling Association, and Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society.