- Blended family issues
- CBT and narrative
- English and Spanish
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related problems. Sandra sees clients in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
She uses practical approaches to help people improve communication and manage strong emotions. Sessions focus on learning skills that can be used between meetings. Sandra draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy depending on the issue.
People come to her for help with parenting stress, intimacy-related struggles, grief, career pressures, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns like eating or sleeping problems, substance use, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and anger. Sandra can help sort priorities and set clear, manageable goals.
Her work pays attention to how identity, culture, and past relationships shape current patterns. Conversations often include reviewing how stories about the past influence present behavior and trying new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and focus on concrete changes.
Sandra aims to help people strengthen coping skills and improve daily routines. For someone balancing stepfamily responsibilities or navigating co-parenting arrangements, she can help clarify boundaries and communication strategies. Prospective clients should follow the site flow to choose online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and feel heard while working through relationship and family concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful patterns, and improve mood and daily functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce stress and support emotional regulation during tense interactions or life changes.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sandra will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts methods as therapy moves forward.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or making it simpler to attend from different locations. Licensed professionals often use these conveniences to help maintain consistency and momentum in care.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with relationship and family concerns including blended family issues, and with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and parenting stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes practical skills and clearer communication. She uses client-centered methods alongside CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience as a mental health professional supporting a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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