Sandra Morales

Therapist blending evidence-based tools and compassion

LCSW New Mexico

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sandra

Sandra Morales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-oriented and attachment-informed practices to craft flexible care that fits each person's circumstances and goals. Known for a compassionate and authentic stance, Sandra centers the client's perspective and emphasizes practical tools as well as personal insight.

She supports those facing grief, relationship and family struggles, sleep and anger issues, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and mood challenges including bipolar disorder and ADHD-related concerns. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, blended family dynamics, and adjustment after disaster or loss.

Sandra aims to create a respectful environment where clients can explore patterns, build coping skills, and move toward clearer decision making. She offers guidance while recognizing each person as the expert of their own life, helping them identify strengths and apply strategies that foster resilience and meaningful change.

Approaches that guide online therapy and how they help

Sandra integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related patterns. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult internal experiences, which often helps with coping, persistent distress, and life transitions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to explore relational patterns and how early or current relationships influence feelings and behavior. Together these approaches offer both practical skills and deeper exploration, and Sandra collaborates with each client to determine which methods suit their goals and preferences as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and practice skills between sessions while staying connected with a licensed professional who helps tailor the work to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sandra commonly help with?

Sandra works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, sleeping and anger problems, career matters, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other life changes.

What therapy styles does she use in sessions?

She uses a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match methods to client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sandra brings 14 years of professional experience providing therapy across a variety of challenges and settings to inform her clinical work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with the licence number NM LCSW C-11713 and provides services from that state.

Can I see her if I live outside the United States?

Sandra provides services in English but is not currently accepting international clients, so she works with clients located within her practice region.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English