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Sandra DeCarolis, LPC
Colorado
Licensed counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Sandra
Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and challenges like self-esteem, sleep, eating, and parenting concerns. Sandra uses practical methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Before counseling she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at CU Denver and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Regis University in Denver. Her work has included clients across a wide adult age range and a variety of life situations. This experience informs a straightforward, skills-focused approach.
Sandra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and test alternatives. She also uses client-centered principles to listen and build a working relationship. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness are included when they fit the client's needs, and motivational interviewing supports changes around substance use and other habits.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical tools. Sandra helps people develop coping strategies for anger, grief, addiction, and life transitions. She also supports exploring relationship and intimacy-related concerns and career or role stressors.
The therapist encourages collaborative planning so clients know what to expect from work together. People can expect structured skill practice, discussion of real-life situations, and follow-up ideas to use between sessions.
How Sandra uses structured approaches in online sessions
Online sessions use methods that mirror her in-person work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then testing small changes to see what works better in day-to-day life. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and habit change.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and shaping treatment around what the person values. It helps clarify goals and keeps sessions focused on the client’s priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness techniques are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance strategies are needed, such as in anger, grief, or addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting tools as progress is made. The clinician helps set clear goals and practical next steps after each session.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so clients can use therapy during breaks or between commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, and issues such as sleep, eating, parenting, anger, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, DBT elements, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and test new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults across a range of life issues and mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices in that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats offered?
Formats are not specified in the provided biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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