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Sandra Sunter, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - grief and caregiver support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Sandra
Sandra Sunter is a Florida LMHC with 37 years of professional experience. She helps people facing grief, caregiver strain, end-of-life concerns, serious illness, low motivation, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and build routine coping skills.
Sandra uses clear, structured methods that invite people to notice thoughts and try different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and mindfulness practices are also part of the work when they fit the client’s goals.
She aims to make conversations straightforward and direct. People are encouraged to name specific problems, set short-term goals, and track small improvements between sessions. The approach leans toward active strategies rather than long, open-ended talk.
Her background includes decades working with adults through loss, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. That experience shapes how she helps clients manage upsetting thoughts and regain a sense of routine. Sandra also supports issues around relationships, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related concerns, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions often include structured exercises, skill practice, and brief homework to try out new responses in daily life. People who prefer concrete steps and measurable progress may find this style suits them. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial scheduling step guide the first session.
How CBT and ACT can work in online sessions
Many of Sandra's methods are practical and structured, which fits well with remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice specific thoughts and test new actions to change mood and behavior. It is useful for depression, anxiety, low motivation, and problems tied to caregiving or chronic illness.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior. It focuses on clarifying values and taking manageable steps toward those values, which can help with grief, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy offers straightforward listening and reflection to help people feel heard while deciding next steps.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Sandra will discuss goals and try methods that match what the person wants to work on. They can adjust tools and pace as needs become clearer during early sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the provider about which session rhythm and format will best fit daily life and symptoms.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
Sandra focuses on grief, caregiver issues, end-of-life and serious illness concerns, motivation, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, eating concerns, anger, and bipolar-related struggles.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. The work emphasizes practical exercises and tracking small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with adults on grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, motivation, and mood concerns. That long experience informs her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sandra is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Florida and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are via video, phone, or in person.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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