- English and Spanish
- Client-centered care
- Goal focused
About Magalis
Magalis Sandoval is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and a wide range of life challenges. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 14 years of professional experience in mental health and addiction work. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people take small steps that add up to real change.
Magalis began working in human services in 2006 with at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence. She moved into residential substance abuse work in 2007 and has spent her career supporting people as they work toward recovery and healthier coping. She holds the credential LCSW, which she uses to guide clinical work in Florida.
In sessions she focuses on how thoughts and behaviors connect. She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, and post-traumatic stress. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to help clients set achievable goals and track progress.
Magalis has additional experience addressing anger through anger management methods and helping people navigate relationship stress, family-of-origin concerns, grief, parenting pressures, and money and financial issues. She tends to favor concrete tools and short-term strategies alongside deeper self-reflection.
Her practice aims to increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and support behavioral change. To get started, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details when they arrange an initial appointment.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can discover their own solutions. It helps when someone needs support to clarify values, make decisions, or process emotions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.
Mindfulness therapy offers simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Magalis will work collaboratively to identify which approach or mix of approaches fits best for each person. That means discussing goals, trying techniques together, and adjusting the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Her profile notes video, audio call, and live chat options; please confirm current session formats when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or just audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. These practical benefits aim to help therapy fit daily life without adding extra steps.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting pressures, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set and reach goals.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 14 years in mental health and addiction work and began in human services in 2006, including work with at-risk youth, survivors of domestic violence, and residential substance abuse programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography indicates video, audio call, and live chat sessions are offered; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.