Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Sandra Alicea, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and transitions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW6243
- NPI
- 1215078944
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Sandra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sandra
Sandra Alicea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Her focus includes caregiver stress, communication problems, trauma-related reactions, isolation, and issues many women name as important.
Sandra uses practical talk and clear steps rather than jargon. She draws on Client-Centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness tools to help clients notice patterns, try new habits, and manage strong feelings. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on everyday challenges like sleep, work strain, and family demands.
Clients can expect help sorting priorities, building manageable coping plans, and practicing skills that fit daily routines. Sandra pays attention to guilt, shame, and self-relationship work so people can make steady changes without extra pressure. Communication skills and strategies for caregiving stress are frequent topics in sessions.
She also works with people recovering from natural or human-caused disasters and those processing post-traumatic stress reactions. Progress is paced to the person's goals, and practical problem solving is used alongside emotional processing. Sandra keeps the conversation concrete and task-oriented when that helps.
Her background includes three decades of clinical practice in Florida and ongoing use of CBT and mindfulness approaches. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set goals and agree on the plan.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sandra uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to the person. That approach focuses on understanding your priorities and building a plan from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps and experiments to try between sessions, which can be practiced and reviewed online. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and support mood regulation.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Sandra will work with the client to identify goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions often mix listening, skills practice, and short homework so the plan can be adjusted week to week based on what helps.
Session logistics and formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to practise mindfulness or CBT exercises during the day and then review them in session to see what worked.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sandra helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses straightforward, practical conversations with steps to try between sessions. The work mixes Client-Centered listening with CBT exercises and mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on common life and emotional challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Sandra holds an LCSW license in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers