- anger management
- panic and anxiety
- life transitions
About Sandra
Sandra Diaz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults, young adults, teenagers, and children, and lists stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among her main concerns.
Sandra helps people handle everyday struggles and major transitions. She supports clients facing panic attacks, mood changes, and trauma. She also works with issues around attention differences and impulsivity when those show up in daily life.
Her approach is practical and action-oriented. Sandra and a client set realistic goals and check progress together. Sessions can be short term, longer term, or somewhere in between depending on what a person needs.
She has worked with people from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and with adults returning to therapy after a break. Sandra draws on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like communication difficulties, control issues, guilt, and isolation.
Sandra grew up in the Los Angeles area and has lived in the Bay Area and New York City. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Many clients come wanting clearer coping tools for anger and frustration, and Sandra focuses on practical steps to reduce reactivity and repair tense relationships.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques include short-term, skills-focused work that teaches concrete coping tools for strong emotions. These methods show people ways to notice triggers, practice breathing and grounding, and test small behavioral changes to reduce reactivity. They are useful for anger, panic attacks, and anxiety.Another helpful approach is trauma-informed care that focuses on stabilizing symptoms first. That means pacing sessions, identifying current safety and coping strategies, and building tolerance for distress before tackling detailed trauma memories. This can help when past events amplify current anger or isolation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, goals, and preferences, then try techniques and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist revisit plans and shift focus when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera if that is more comfortable. Licensed professionals can use online work to focus on practical skills that translate into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as body image, communication problems, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses evidence-based techniques and collaborates on clear, realistic goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults, young adults, teenagers, and children.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.