Sandra Galvan is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on practical steps toward greater confidence and wellbeing. Sandra works in both English and Spanish and approaches each person with respect and compassion.
She often supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She also helps clients who want to build self-esteem, increase motivation, or navigate parenting and career concerns. Communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love are additional topics she addresses in sessions.
Sandra uses a tailored style in the room. She listens first to understand what matters most to the person. From there she shapes short-term goals and a plan that fits daily life and current needs.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on the person's own goals and pace. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. Together these approaches aim to build skills clients can use between sessions.
Sandra describes therapy as a collaborative process. She encourages small steps that add up over time. People who want straightforward, respectful support around self-esteem, coping, and life transitions may find her approach helpful.
How Sandra blends therapy approaches for online work
Sandra draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's priorities and moving at their pace, which helps when someone needs a supportive space to clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and uses practical exercises to try new ways of coping with anxiety, low mood, or negative self-talk.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Sandra will listen to your goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that fit your situation. She aims to combine supportive listening with concrete tools so clients can practice changes between meetings.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Because the available session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to apply skills learned in therapy directly to everyday challenges.
Sandra works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like parenting strain, career questions, compassion fatigue, and loneliness.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques are also used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Sandra is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.