Sandra Morales, LCSW - Therapist in New Mexico

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Stress and anxiety
Addictions and trauma

About Sandra

Sandra Morales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.

Sandra emphasizes practical, steady support and helps people name and understand painful feelings. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to look at how emotions and attachment patterns affect relationships and behavior. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building clearer ways to express needs.

Her work also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and take actions that align with their values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how she pays attention to interpersonal patterns and personal strengths. Sandra mixes these methods to address concerns such as codependency, commitment and communication problems, and caregiver stress.

People meet practical goals in session, like managing anxious or angry responses, improving sleep routines, or making decisions about substance use and recovery steps. She also supports coping with chronic illness, bereavement, body image concerns, and life events like aging or blended family changes.

Sessions are offered in English. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment and learn about session logistics.

How Sandra integrates EFT and related approaches online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and the attachment patterns that shape how people respond. EFT can help when recurring emotional reactions are driving conflict or distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Sandra will talk with each person about goals, patterns, and preferences and then suggest which methods to emphasize. That lets the therapist and client adjust the focus over time based on what is helping most.

Confirm the current session options before booking via the matching questionnaire, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow using video or phone depending on what suits the client for quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or reduced on-camera time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises from EFT, ACT, and CBT for remote sessions so work on emotions, values, and behavior can continue between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-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 Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

Sandra works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of her work and combines it with ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered approaches to address emotions and relationship patterns.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns and life stages.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking by completing the short matching questionnaire and reviewing the available formats.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign-up.

How do I begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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