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Sandra Galvan, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- English and Spanish
- Practical skill building
About Sandra
Sandra Galvan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through family concerns, build self-esteem, and cope with life changes.
Sandra uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She listens for unhelpful thought patterns and repeated behavior cycles, then works with people to try different responses. Sessions emphasize practical steps that can be used between meetings.
Her work often focuses on improving confidence, motivation, and communication. She also supports those facing career questions, compassion fatigue, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Parenting concerns and questions about life purpose are part of her practice.
Sandra combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, with a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals central. That mix aims to be both structured and person-focused, with clear skills to practice outside sessions.
People who prefer direct, goal-oriented work may find this approach useful. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding. It is practical and often includes specific exercises to try between sessions, useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and making the work about the person's goals. The therapist follows what matters most to the person and uses sessions to clarify priorities and next steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Sandra will work collaboratively to decide whether CBT exercises, conversational exploration, or a combination makes the most sense given the client's goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing format early helps plan sessions that fit daily life while focusing on clear, actionable work.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods, focusing on practical steps and attention to the person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as an LCSW in California.
What license and location are listed?
She is a California LCSW and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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