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Mirta Z. Sandoval, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mirta
Mirta Z. Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens to what is happening and helps people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She then tries specific strategies to test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.
Her background includes long experience in the social sciences and service in the United States Air Force, both stateside and overseas. That experience informs a direct style and an understanding of many cultural perspectives. She has worked with people who report depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief and trauma.
Mirta draws on several counseling approaches depending on the issue. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's concerns, and Solution-Focused techniques to identify practical next steps. Motivational Interviewing and Existential ideas inform how she talks about meaning and change.
Sessions aim for clear goals and measurable steps. People leave with concrete tools to practice between meetings. The emphasis is on testing changes and adjusting the plan based on what works.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Mirta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by breaking issues into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then changing one piece at a time.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep focus on the person's concerns and goals, allowing the conversation to guide which methods are used. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify clear next steps and measurable short-term goals that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mirta will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is observed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to attend from different locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can support steady practice of CBT exercises, focused problem-solving, and short check-ins when life requires flexibility.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of experience in the social sciences field and prior service in the United States Air Force, including both stateside and overseas roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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