Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Sandra Galvan, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 78674
- NPI
- 1285928895
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
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
- Parenting support
- CBT and client-centered
About Sandra
Sandra Galvan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday stresses like anxiety, depression, parenting strain, career pressure, and coping with life changes. Sandra speaks English and Spanish and works with people who are navigating low mood, relationship friction, and questions about purpose and self-worth.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in practical ways. Sessions start with what matters most to the client and then add skills and small experiments to change patterns that cause distress. Conversations are direct and concrete - identifying thoughts and behaviors, testing new ways of responding, and tracking what helps.
Sandra pays attention to communication problems, isolation and compassion fatigue alongside parenting and career strain. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, build clearer communication, and set manageable goals. Work often includes short exercises to try between sessions so progress can be measured and adjusted.
Clients can expect a steady, work-focused style that balances listening with practical steps. Treatment plans are developed together and adjusted over time as needs shift. Sandra asks clients to try changes and brings back what’s learned to refine the plan.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sandra uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that work over video or phone. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation starts with the client's priorities and focuses on listening and reflection to clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs to sort out values, relationships, or how they want life to feel.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, stress, and practical problems like communication and routine building.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and preferences, and she will adjust strategies based on what helps most. This is a joint process where goals and techniques are reviewed and changed as needed.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Many people find online appointments make it easier to schedule consistent check-ins and to try brief skills practice without a long commute.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sandra helps with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to listen closely and introduce practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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