- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Sandra
Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing stressors like anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, and anger. Sandra also supports people managing mood disorders, relationship struggles, and career or parenting stress.
She trained in psychology and counseling and brings an integrative style to sessions. Sandra uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas when they fit the situation. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
In practical terms sessions focus on clear goals and manageable skills. Sandra prioritizes building a working relationship based on trust and on the client’s own strengths. She helps people identify triggers, practice calmer responses, and plan for interactions that tend to escalate.
Work may include learning breathing and grounding skills, changing unhelpful thinking, and rehearsing better communication. Sandra uses evidence-informed exercises and short homework tasks when helpful. The approach is collaborative - she and the client pick what to try next based on progress and preference.
Sessions are paced to the person’s needs and can address long-standing patterns or a recent problem that feels out of control. Sandra often combines skill practice with reflection about past experiences that still affect reactions today. Her goal is practical change people can use in everyday life, not quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and strengths. It means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients choose goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving how people relate under stress. DBT skills can help with impulse control, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in heated moments. These approaches give tools that can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning continues as progress is tracked and techniques are adjusted.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. When offered, video lets the therapist and client use visual cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth needs. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sandra works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, anger, mood disorders, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centered approach and combines practical skill teaching with reflective work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.