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Sandra Rico, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - relationships and mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Mindfulness practices
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a Florida LMHC with 16 years of experience helping people manage relationship struggles, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, and other life changes. She works with adults on issues that include intimacy, parenting stress, grief, trauma and substance use. Sessions may cover practical coping skills, communication problems, and navigating identity and career shifts.
Sandra uses straightforward, skills-based work alongside attentive listening. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to focus on the client's perspective and Narrative and Mindfulness approaches to help people reframe difficult experiences and stay grounded day to day.
In sessions she breaks concerns into concrete steps. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing small changes in behavior, or practicing short mindfulness exercises between meetings. She can also use motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Sandra offers services in English and Spanish and has experience with a wide range of concerns listed above, including LGBTQ matters, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and depressive conditions, ADHD, and caregiver stress. Her work addresses emotional regulation, self-esteem, and practical relationship skills.
People who prefer clear structure and actionable strategies often find this approach useful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake flow to match and schedule an initial session and discuss goals and logistics with her.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sandra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to plan small experiments to test new responses. CBT sessions online can focus on step-by-step skill practice, thought records, and behavioral assignments between meetings.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on the client's perspective and priorities, and Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches brief grounding and attention exercises to reduce reactivity. Those approaches help with stress, anxiety, and emotion regulation in short, practical ways that fit remote sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as needed during care.
The site asks you to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so logistics can be clarified. The therapist's supported session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time while keeping the focus on concrete skills and communication practice.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting stress, identity and intimacy concerns, among other topics.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try out different behaviors in real life.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Florida LMHC with 16 years of practice working across mood, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or licensing details when scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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