- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- English and Spanish
About Sandra
Sandra Martha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience and more than a decade of professional work experience. She was born and raised in Mexico and moved to the United States at age 20. Sandra works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and executive coaching.
She also helps people address family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, codependency, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Immigration-related stress and multicultural issues are part of her focus, as are challenges around infidelity, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, pregnancy and childbirth, and women's issues.
Sandra adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions use straightforward language and practical steps rather than technical jargon. She speaks English and Spanish and can work with bilingual clients who want to use either language.
Her background includes both clinical roles and broader professional experience from before her clinical licensure. That range informs how she supports people who want clearer boundaries, better self-regard, or more effective ways to manage stress and mood.
In meetings she focuses on concrete strategies for mood, motivation, and handling difficult interactions. She combines short-term coaching style techniques with longer-term therapeutic work when that is helpful. People often leave sessions with things to try between meetings and a clearer idea of next steps.
Approaches for family patterns and mood concerns
Sandra works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with mood, behavior, and relationship patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations to reduce anxiety and depression and to improve self-esteem. This method gives concrete tools for noticing thought patterns and trying different responses.Another useful approach looks at attachment and family patterns to understand how early roles shape current relationships. That work involves tracing repeated interaction styles, naming the pattern, and practicing different ways to relate and set boundaries. It can help with codependency, family of origin issues, and difficulties after separation or adoption-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients help set priorities and test practical strategies between sessions.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when energy or time is limited. Talk with her about language preference and how to structure sessions so they fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and provides executive coaching alongside family of origin and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, practical conversations and goal-focused work, combining coaching techniques with therapeutic approaches for mood and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sandra has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW and over ten years of broader professional experience prior to licensure.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model 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 your first session.
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