- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT ACT DBT
About Sandra
Sandra Seale is a Florida licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the strain of major life changes. Sandra also focuses on workplace issues, women's concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and questions about life purpose.
Sandra approaches therapy with the view that each person knows their story. She listens for strengths people already use and builds from them. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations often clarify what feels stuck and identify small, doable steps forward.
She draws on several well-known methods to help people manage symptoms and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for intense emotions and interpersonal problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people decide what matters to them and take committed action toward those values.
In sessions she uses client-centered principles to keep the focus on the person's experience and priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work on relationship and attachment patterns when relevant. Sandra helps people talk through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and coping after loss or assault.
Her style is direct and steady. She supports goal-setting, skills practice, and real-world problem solving. People who are wondering what comes next after a change in work, relationships, or health can expect clear conversations and concrete options to try.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions toward those values. It is often useful for people who feel stuck after big life changes or who want purpose-focused direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms through practical exercises and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which can help with stress and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and tracking what helps over several sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also support skills practice between meetings, such as using CBT worksheets or DBT exercises at home. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like workplace problems and questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods to guide sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and life-change concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.