- Affirming care
- English and Spanish
- 16 years experience
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. She creates a compassionate, affirming space for people facing stressful life moments and relationship strain. Sandra works in both English and Spanish to meet a range of cultural and language needs.
Her practice often focuses on money and financial issues as one part of broader life stress, along with anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. She helps people talk through relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strains, and the complications that come with grief or trauma. Sessions aim to build clearer communication and more manageable daily routines.
Sandra draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead and on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to support change, plus narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories.
People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach may feel comfortable here. Sandra works to make goals concrete, whether the focus is on sleep, eating habits, impulse control, or coping with major transitions. She also supports those navigating chronic conditions, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.
Sessions start by identifying immediate worries and practical next steps. Sandra guides people toward clearer choices, better communication, and habits that fit real life.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Sandra blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s priorities to build trust and clear goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress, anxiety, and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sandra collaborates with each person to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid commuting. It can also help maintain momentum between major life events and support ongoing work on money-related stress, relationships, sleep, and daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sandra address?
Areas include anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, stress, sleep and eating concerns, and money and financial issues among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and combines practical tools with reflective conversation to help people change thoughts, habits, and communication patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex life stressors and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.