Profile / United States
Sandra Seale, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Grief and loss support
About Sandra
Sandra Seale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 18 years of professional experience. She provides focused care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Sandra emphasizes practical steps and clear goals in early meetings so people know what to expect from sessions.
She works from a few evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered methods. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try new responses, and practice skills between meetings. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with homework or short exercises used when helpful.
Sandra also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, mood disorders, workplace stress, and issues affecting veterans. She has experience supporting survivors of sexual assault and abuse and people with post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Her style centers on listening to each person’s story and working from their priorities. Early sessions focus on what is most disruptive now and on concrete steps to reduce that impact. Over time sessions can shift toward building long-term coping strategies and clearer daily routines.
Sandra offers sessions in English and practices in Florida. She notes that people bring many different goals to therapy, and she works to match the approach to each person’s needs and preferences.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Work Online
CBT focuses on noticing specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can use structured exercises, thought records, and real-time problem solving to practice new responses. This approach often helps with anxiety, mood problems, and stress management.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that fit personal values. In online meetings ACT can support working through grief, life changes, and issues that involve painful emotions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client's perspective, which helps shape goals and the pace of work in every session.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which approaches fit best based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift.
Session format options are not listed here, so confirm current choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring concrete examples from daily life into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Sandra focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with related issues like workplace problems and communication difficulties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and skills to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience and has worked with people facing trauma, loss, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.