- LGBT issues
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and stress. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Sandra focuses on how early family roles and expectations continue to shape present-day choices and relationships. In sessions she listens for recurring patterns - like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or rigid roles - and helps name them. She uses practical conversation and skill-building rather than heavy theory talk.
Her way of working draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage anxiety and regulate strong emotions.
Sandra often weaves in narrative ideas to help people reframe painful family stories. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is weighing change, such as with addiction or lifestyle shifts. Together these approaches aim to improve communication, set clearer boundaries, and reduce repeating old family patterns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, goal-oriented exercises, and practical homework when helpful. Sandra accepts people who speak English or Spanish and works with a broad range of concerns from grief and parenting strain to mood disorders and ADHD. Before booking, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's view and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps people clarify what matters to them, which is useful for sorting out family roles and relationship goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It involves practical exercises and experiments to change patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, or conflict.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques can reduce reactivity, ease stress, and make it easier to notice old family patterns without getting overwhelmed.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skills, narrative work, or motivational support.
The biography did not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session types before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and can reduce commuting time. Shorter check-ins can work well when schedules are tight, while longer sessions give more space for deeper reflection.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sandra works with relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and related topics such as body image and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style. Sessions combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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