About Sandra
Sandra Sunter is a licensed mental health counselor with 37 years of experience helping people navigate major life challenges. She focuses on grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. Sandra aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be shared.
She pays close attention to the stresses that come from caregiving and serious illness. Sandra also supports people facing compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and cancer-related concerns. Her work includes helping with anxiety, addiction issues, eating and food-related concerns, and anger management.
Sandra uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and build a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Client-Centered and Mindfulness-based methods are woven in to keep the work grounded and personal.
Many people come to Sandra after loss, separation, or other major transitions. She also addresses relational problems, family of origin issues, codependency, and the emotional impact of aging. Sandra pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, and emptiness and helps people take steps forward.
Her manner is steady and supportive, focused on practical changes and clearer thinking. To begin, prospective clients answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small committed actions toward a more meaningful life. It can be useful for grief, low mood, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce worry and depressive patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect so clients feel heard while they work through difficult emotions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Sandra collaborates with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as needs change. Clients can expect discussion and small experiments between sessions to see what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and lower travel time. It also allows consistent weekly work during transitions such as relocation or medical treatment. Licensed professionals, including therapists using the approaches above, often find these practical benefits help sustain progress over time.
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Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sandra works with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns. She also supports people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness, addictions, and relationship and family issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and choices. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
How long has she practiced?
She has 37 years of professional work experience and has worked with a wide range of life stressors and mood concerns over that time.
Where is she licensed and based?
Sandra is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices there as her stated location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The booking flow will show which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
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 start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.