- Compassionate listener
- Skill-focused care
- 30 years experience
About Sandra
Sandra Alicea is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. She focuses on practical support and steady presence while people work through hard emotions and regain a sense of control.
She often supports people dealing with caregiver stress and the emotional toll of helping others. She also helps with communication problems, isolation and loneliness, feelings of guilt and shame, and issues that follow traumatic events. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is included among the areas she addresses.
Sandra uses straightforward, person-focused methods that center on each individual’s strengths. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people notice choices they can make differently. She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to help reduce overwhelm and build everyday coping skills.
Sessions emphasize small, manageable changes rather than big promises. Sandra helps people practice new ways of thinking and responding, and she supports developing routines that feel realistic. Many clients find this approach useful for easing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Her practice in Florida is grounded in respect and cultural sensitivity. Sandra encourages people to move at their own pace and to use therapy as a space to rebuild confidence, repair relationships with themselves, and plan for steady recovery from difficult experiences.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to each person. It helps people feel heard and build trust so they can explore feelings and make decisions that suit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable parts. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help people stay grounded in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for a quicker check-in between obligations. It can also let people use shorter or more frequent meetings when that helps, or switch to a less camera-heavy option if that feels better. Licensed professionals can work with clients to shape practical routines and coping strategies that transfer to everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sandra help with?
Sandra supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also works on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens closely, helps clients notice patterns, and teaches small skills to reduce day-to-day overwhelm.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience helping people through emotional challenges and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in Florida. The listing uses the credential FL LCSW as supplied.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online meetings are offered.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.