Sandra DeCarolis

Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing grief, stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, and life changes. Sandra uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving to help clients find clearer paths forward.

Her work starts with building trust and meeting people where they are. She listens for strengths and patterns, then helps clients apply small, manageable skills to daily life. Sessions emphasize concrete tools for coping with pain, managing emotions, and improving sleep and relationships.

Sandra blends several approaches to match each person’s needs, drawing from Client-Centered methods, cognitive behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior approaches and motivational interviewing when helpful. The goal is to use whatever fits the person and the moment rather than one fixed method.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling from universities in Colorado. She has worked with adults across a wide age span and has supported people through trauma, grief, bipolar and mood concerns, and substance use challenges. Sandra pays particular attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and issues tied to aging.

People who choose her often want clear tools, steady support, and a calm space to talk through tough transitions. She aims to help clients notice strengths, make practical changes, and build habits that reduce overwhelm over time.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so people can speak honestly about what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs to process loss, grief, or major life changes and wants a therapist who follows their lead.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, moods, and behaviors connect and then teaches clear steps to change unhelpful patterns. This approach often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood symptoms by building new habits and skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers straightforward skills for handling intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can be useful for people managing strong anger, self-esteem struggles, or mood swings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That assessment can shift over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed and can be a good way to maintain regular contact while juggling daily responsibilities.