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Sandra Seale

Therapist · Florida

LCSW - Stress and trauma support

Sandra Seale
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida · SW9476
NPI
1326154667
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • ACT and CBT methods
  • Grief and loss work

About Sandra

Sandra Seale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 18 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. Sandra focuses on practical support and clear steps to help people handle hard moments.

Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sandra helps people name emotions, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of responding.

She uses straightforward conversation to work on communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Sandra also brings experience with military-related concerns, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, women’s issues, and workplace stress. The focus is on manageable skills and clearer choices.

Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and checking how new strategies fit into daily life. Sandra encourages small experiments between meetings so progress can be noticed and adjusted. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s concerns.

People often come with one problem and find that related issues also improve. Sandra helps track those changes and adjusts the approach as needed. To begin, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.

How Sandra integrates EFT and other approaches in remote sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and work with the feelings that drive relationship and personal patterns. In simple terms, EFT focuses on recognizing emotional responses and shifting how a person connects to those feelings so they can respond differently to stress and conflict.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that match a person’s values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. These approaches can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related symptoms when used together.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with clients to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a mix fits best for their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made, so the plan can change based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from quieter surroundings. The focus is on practical access and making sessions work with everyday schedules rather than on a single fixed format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Sandra works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people with communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and DBT techniques to help with emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The work mixes conversation with practical skills and check-ins.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 18 years of professional experience providing social work and counseling services. That experience includes work with trauma, mood concerns, and grief.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session using the site’s booking flow.

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