- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Emotion-focused work
About Sandra
Dr. Sandra Madaris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 23 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Her work also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is grounded in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside several evidence-informed methods. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and clarify what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used when practical skills and values-based goals fit the situation.
In sessions she focuses on emotions and patterns that keep people stuck. Conversations aim to name feelings, notice recurring reactions, and try different ways of responding. For people dealing with addiction or anger, she brings concrete strategies alongside emotional work to reduce relapse and reactivity.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools for crisis coping and distress tolerance when needed. Jungian ideas inform deeper work about meaning and identity for clients who want that focus. Over two decades she has helped people with life transitions like divorce, caregiving demands, serious illness, and aging concerns.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Madaris practices in Georgia.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working through strong emotions and attachment patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice habitual reactions, name feelings, and practice new ways of responding in real time.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts. In remote sessions this can mean setting small, practical steps between meetings and reviewing what worked.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Therapists use short exercises, worksheets, and behavior tracking that translate well to an online format and everyday routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is presented as a collaborative process rather than a fixed program.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed. It can also let people use phone-only meetings when video is difficult or schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and related relationship and mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to name and work with difficult emotions. She also uses client-centered listening and practical CBT or ACT strategies when those fit the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with people on addictions, trauma, mood, and relationship-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a CSW credential. She practices in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific session pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.