Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Sandra Smith, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and family focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 22379
- NPI
- 1821207168
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- 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
- Family concerns
- Mindfulness and solutions
About Sandra
Sandra Smith is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sandra focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier in day-to-day life.
Her style centers on listening first. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps that fit into busy lives.
Sandra uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in what matters to each person. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with racing thoughts and emotional reactivity. Solution-focused techniques help identify immediate actions clients can try between sessions.
In practice she helps people sort through communication problems, family tension, forgiveness, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Workplace stress, money worries, and mood concerns are also common topics. The work is straightforward and aimed at helping clients find workable changes.
People who prefer concrete tools and a direct approach may find her useful. She offers care in English and works within the framework of her California LCSW license. To begin, prospective clients use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How Sandra’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients identify priorities for change. This approach is useful for sorting values, relationships, and confidence issues.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It is often helpful for anxiety, rumination, and mood regulation by giving people short exercises they can use during the day.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps. Sessions look for what is already working and build brief action plans to test between meetings, which can speed practical progress on workplace or family problems.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Sandra collaborates with each person to decide which approaches to emphasize based on their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as needed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help people maintain regular appointments while addressing stress, communication, and mood concerns.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sandra works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, loneliness, money issues, workplace concerns, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that builds on a person's strengths, along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people on the issues listed above.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers