(she/her)
New to Grow
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Hello! I am excited to be here and dedicated to helping you, your loved ones, and your families find happiness and reach your full potential. I have lived in different parts of the world, have a multicultural background, and speak English and Dutch. I believe in the happiness and beauty of life and support the principle that everyone has the right to live a happy, beautiful life. We all have strengths, and I am here to help you discover yours.
As your therapist, I will guide you towards a path where therapy will mark a new beginning in your life. I will listen to your needs, provide support, explore goals, encourage you to reach your full potential, and help you create the greatest version of yourself.
My therapeutic approach provides structure and guidance with concrete steps towards reaching your goals. It is tailored to your well-being and is CBT-based, as I endorse the theory that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. I also incorporate components of family systems, narrative, and solution-based person-centered techniques in working with clients. True healing starts with the therapist understanding you, whether you are anxious, depressed, fearful, ashamed, sad, guilty, grieving, or angry about anything in your life. We all have an untold story to tell, and I am ready to hear yours.
I am a multicultural and multiracial therapist and I have experience working with teens, adolescents, and adults. I help them create the best version of themselves. When we understand ourselves better, we can learn what is important to us. As your therapist, I will help you identify what matters most and guide you towards achieving the goals you set for yourself.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Gravie
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Tufts Health/Cigna
Helping clients feel better by learning how to change their negative thoughts into positive ones, resulting in positive feelings and behaviors. I work collaboratively with clients to build healthy habits, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop effective tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related symptoms, and other life challenges. My goal is to empower clients to make meaningful, lasting changes by fostering resilience, increasing self-awareness, and promoting healthier ways of thinking and responding to life's experiences.
Learning to change the things you can to make a difference. Rather than struggling to eliminate difficult thoughts and emotions, ACT teaches clients how to accept internal experiences with greater openness while focusing their energy on meaningful action. Together, we will identify the values that matter most to you, increase mindfulness and self-awareness, reduce the impact of unhelpful thoughts, and build practical skills for responding to life's challenges with resilience and purpose. ACT is an evidence-based approach that can be effective for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic pain, grief, and life transitions, helping clients create a richer, more fulfilling life even in the presence of emotional difficulties.
I will create a safe physical and emotional space, build trust, and avoid re-traumatization during care. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, compassionate, and empowering therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, heard, and in control of their healing journey. I understand that traumatic experiences can influence how individuals think, feel, relate to others, and respond to stress. Together, we will work at a pace that feels comfortable, building coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of safety while honoring your strengths and lived experiences.
I provide couples counseling to partners seeking to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges together. Whether you are experiencing conflict, rebuilding trust after betrayal, adjusting to major life transitions, or simply feeling disconnected, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where both partners can feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices that help couples identify unhealthy interaction patterns, develop healthier communication skills, deepen emotional intimacy, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Together, we will build on your relationship's strengths while addressing the challenges that stand in the way of a healthier, more fulfilling partnership
3 ratings with written reviews
October 11, 2026
We were very comfortable speaking with Dr. Sandra. She was very personable and warm. We are looking forward to our next session with her.
October 4, 2026
Sandra is very good at listening, synthesizing information, and offering practical solutions. I felt that we connected well.
August 15, 2026
She was understanding and non judgmental. Helped us develop concrete steps to improve. Helped us to clarify and express our thoughts to our partner.