Sandra DeCarolis, LPC - Therapist in Colorado

Integrative therapy
Skills focused
Strengths based

About Sandra

Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. She has spent a decade helping adults manage stress, mood concerns, addiction, grief, and major life transitions. Sandra meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

Sandra trained in psychology and counseling and draws on that background to shape her work. She favors an integrative, person-centered stance that centers the client's goals. In sessions she pays attention to strengths, patterns, and what gets in the way of change.

Her approach blends talk therapy with hands-on skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds emotion regulation and distress tolerance tools. Motivational Interviewing supports change when a person feels stuck or ambivalent.

Sandra also uses mindfulness practices to slow reactivity and build focus. She brings these options together depending on what each person needs. This mix can help with sleep problems, anxiety, substance use, relationship strain, and coping after loss or disruption.

Many clients work on improving communication, setting boundaries, or rebuilding routine after major life events. Sandra encourages small, manageable steps and tracks progress against the goals people choose. She emphasizes a trusting relationship and practical skills that can be used outside the sessions.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Sandra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can reduce overwhelming feelings and impulsive reactions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a trusting relationship. Together, these approaches allow the therapist and client to choose strategies that fit the person's goals and situation. Finding the best mix is collaborative; Sandra will discuss options and adjust methods as goals change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples into therapy. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods to remote sessions while keeping the focus on what helps you make steady, manageable progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Sandra helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and grief among other issues. She also supports people coping with relationship problems, parenting strain, career stress, and recovery from loss.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is integrative and person-centered, focusing on building trust and using clients' strengths. Sessions mix conversation with practical skills such as thought tracking, emotion regulation, and mindfulness exercises.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings about 10 years of counseling experience in her work with adults facing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the intake process.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to next steps for an initial appointment.