Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Chronic Illness/Pain, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Self-Harming, Trauma / PTSD, Depression

Online in Maryland

20 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Sandra accepts 27 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Johns Hopkins Healthcare | JHHC

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare MD

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Sandra

Sandra is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland. For the last decade, she has been advocating for individuals and families struggling with mental health concerns. She has provided therapeutic services to a diverse array of individuals of all ages, primarily focused on childhood trauma. Through her work, she is committed to helping people overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other similar stressors that affect all of us at some time in our lives.

Sandra believes that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and she cooperatively assists her clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, she draws from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation.

As a therapist, Sandra is warm, open, encouraging, and direct. She considers herself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. She strongly believes that change can happen in one's life at any point if one is willing and able. Her goal is to provide a safe space for clients to feel accepted, understood, and valued. Sandra looks forward to starting this journey with you.

"As a helping professional with experience in a variety of settings from child welfare to public service, I have a unique variety of skills to help individuals of all ages through life's most difficult challenges. "

Get to know Sandra

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I decided to become a counselor because when I was a teenager a counselor helped me through a difficult period in my life.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with clients who are committed to the process of change and understand that they are responsible for their part in the therapeutic relationship.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am most excited to work with clients who are ready and willing to make changes in their lives.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish all clients knew that we all struggle with mental health challenges and it is okay.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I choose Thriveworks because they treat me like family, they are always available to offer assistance, and they value their clients.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by random acts of kindness and vulnerability.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

In the first session I want to understand the challenges that brought the individual to me, and I want to offer at least one strategy for change before we end the session.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesPregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Chronic Illness/Pain, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Self-Harming, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse, Medical / Health Issues, Military / Veteran, Divorce, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Relationships, Life Transition, Eating Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues

ApproachesPsychoanalytic, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Christian Counseling, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS)