Sandra DeCarolis - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

10 years experience

About Sandra DeCarolis

Hi. My name is Sandra DeCarolis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor in Colorado. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CU Denver and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Regis University in Denver. I am also a Certified Trauma Informed Care Practitioner. I have worked with a variety of clients ages 16 – 100 that present with a variety of issues and concerns including but not limited to: trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, mood disorders and substance abuse. Or, they may be dealing with communication issues, self-esteem or social anxiety problems.

I am integrative in my approach to therapy in that I utilize Person Centered, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to assist during the sessions; whatever feels appropriate. My treatment approach is based on developing a therapeutic relationship with the client that has its foundation in trust. I will also utilize your strengths to help you achieve your desired changes and treatment goals.

I believe people have enormous potential and it is my desire to help them achieve the happiness, wholeness and the balance they desire in their lives by facilitating awareness and by introducing them to a variety of coping skills that they can utilize in times of duress.

I applaud your courage for reaching out for assistance and I look forward to witnessing your healing and evolution.

Licenses

LPC

LPC.0014106

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Sandra is very attentive, compassionate and patient. She has helped me to hear myself and tune me in to see who I am and what I need. Thank you, Sandy!”

“Sandra has been great! She listens well, and addresses my needs.”

“Sandy has been awesome right at the right time.”

“Sandra is an attentive provider, she hears your concerns and helps you better understand their origin to aid you in understanding your behavior patterns. She then advises ways to get out of poor behavior patterns.”

“I always feel seen and heard.”

“I'm glad I found a therapist that listens to me but also provides guidance and ways to help with everyday life. The exercises help opening new doors to cope with trauma, or simply to bring peace everyday.”

“She’s the best therapist I’ve had in my lifetime.”

“She is awesome. And super down to earth!”

“Sessions have been helpful”

“Sandra is client oriented to support me in my journey. She is straight forward about how you can achieve more with the necessary tools. She strive me to keep using my mental health toolbox daily.”

“I started a few weeks ago with Sandra and she's been a huge help. Highly recommend”

“Having a third party HEAR both sides was very good. Sometimes we need to be reminded of how to speak or listen because we get so comfortable. Every time we spoke, we always felt more confident. It was easy to talk.”

“Sandra is a great listener, and gives no-nonsense advice. She is exactly what I want in a therapist!”

“Sandra!!!! It’s great !!!!!!”

“She has been wonderful she listens and understands what I’m trying to do and where I want to go with therapy”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.