Therapist profile
Sandra Morales, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and relationship concerns
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- CBT strategies
- ACT principles
- DBT skills
About Sandra
Sandra Morales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life changes. Sandra lists family and relationship concerns among her focus areas, along with grief, sleep problems, anger, career strain, and ADHD.
Sandra uses a blend of practical, evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to values-based steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her method is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, practicing concrete coping skills, and testing new ways of handling stressful situations. She also pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions.
Sandra has experience supporting people with long-term patterns, such as codependency, abandonment worries, and commitment concerns. She also works with caregivers, people managing chronic illness, and those facing major life transitions.
People who work with Sandra can expect clear explanations of therapeutic tools and a steady, practical pace. To begin, readers are invited to use the site matching process and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to notice thoughts and feelings without chasing them, then choose actions based on personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to change mood and function. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleeping difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques and adjusting as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Ask about available session options during the matching step. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a weekday routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use online sessions to practice skills in the context of daily life and check progress between appointments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
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Which everyday concerns does she help with?
Sandra helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, sleep problems, anger, career strain, and family or relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches and focuses on talking through current problems, learning skills, and trying new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working as a clinician with adults on a range of issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.