Sandra was awarded Massachusetts "Counselor of the Year " for 2016 and "National Counselor of the Year" at the annual NAADAC convention . A trained therapist that can help with relationships, which include couples and marriage counseling and couples co-dependency. I enjoy helping people with stress and anxiety issues as well as relapse prevention and drug and alcohol recovery counseling. Being in recovery for alcohol and drugs for over 20 years, I can relate well with the pain, losses, and chaos resulting from an addiction to substances. I have had good and bad times in recovery but a clean and sober life beats "using" any day !

The decision to seek therapy can be challenging, but once you begin, you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who makes you feel safe, supported and hopeful is central to this process. After reading about my approach to therapy, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email so we can discuss your particular situation and whether I may be able to help.

MOBILE THERAPIST- SERVING THE CAPE COD AREA. My goal is to help you to feel better about yourself and your life. While we can't change situations of the past, we can work together to resolve those feelings and issues that continue to effect your present. Through therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.

Ready to better understand how your brain function or learning impacts your day-to-day life? Ready to move forward in your life? I offer Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy Services. My testing clients may have a neurological disorder or difficulties with attention, focus, organization, and/or memory, neurodevelopmental disorders, medical conditions, and comorbid psychiatric disorders. My therapy clients may have Anxiety related disorders, depression and/or stress which can cause an upheaval in life. I often work with complex families including those with a member who has ASD, disability or dementia.

I am a caring, thoughtful, licensed therapist. I specialize in marital and interpersonal problems, individual and family relationships, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, self-image, self-esteem and career difficulties. Please take a moment to check my website at www.therapycapecod.com

An essential part of my approach is to collaborate with my clients and create a healing together. In my office I will maintain a supportive and non-judgmental environment that encourages development of self compassion and becoming aware of one's self destructive patterns. I have 10 plus years of experience assisting people with depression, anxiety and mending relationships. Together we will move forward in your life journey; fostering emotional intelligence and well-being.

All people are innately good and have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives and are manifested through multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. After making the decision to seek counseling and wellness care, the second most critical step is who will provide this care. At Westwind Counseling & Wellness we operate from a strong multicultural perspective providing time honored psychotherapy but with a focus on your whole health guided by the core values of Resiliency, Empowerment and Restoration.

I have been a therapist for many years. Therapy, I feel, begins with a relationship, and before someone leaves my office for the first time, I would like them to feel that they are understood and cared for. Very often, people feel overwhelmed in their marriage, , their other relationships, or their life at work. I try to tune in to their current discomfort quickly and give them the idea that we can work together to improve their life.

I have been working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples for 25+ years. I assist individuals and families with identifying the areas of their lives they would like to improve; and strategies to get there. I look at the person as a whole and come from a strength based perspective.

Above all, my over three decades of professional experience has taught me that central to one's sense of happiness and well being is the nature and quality of her or his human relationships. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I am guided by this truth as I work with my clients.

I am a caring and empathetic professional with over twenty years in clinical social work and an equal number of years in pastoral counseling. I am comfortable working with both women and men and have experience with persons of all ethnic backgrounds of ages 18 and over. As a Clinical Social Worker I look closely at the systems impacting a person and family of origin issues as they impact the current quality of life of the client. I am skilled at helping clients with a full range of problems in living.

I have been a human being for 61 years, a practicing psychotherapist for 19. I invite you to stand shoulder to shoulder with me in our journey to ease your suffering and achieve your goals. Therapy offers many possibilities- seeing old problems in a new and open way, being more alive in the world, celebrating the possibility of wonder, or learning more effective strategies for relating. This means exploring and addressing various kinds of dilemmas and pain. It may simply mean support with your creative process, or more commonly, with the feeling that you are “stuck”.

People seem to find me when they are supposed to in life. Clients who come to see me, often feel as though they need support with something in life. They may feel as though they don't know what to do, or need help figuring that out. Mainly I find that most of us experience some sort of interruption in our lives. These interruptions can be addictions, losses, toxic relationships, difficult decisions, traumatic situations or can take many other shapes and forms throughout life. It is my belief that it is through these interruptions, that people often seek counseling and support. No one should have to travel through life alone.

l promise to help you be satisfied and more productive than you ever believed you could be. Working together we'll relieve you of your fears and anxiety. My client Bill said, "I'm so glad we're working together; I trust you and that's big for me.. You're a safe place I can come to with anything." Working together we'll resolve the obstacles in your life. Give yourself 45 minutes each week to have a life you love. The foundation of success is knowing you can trust yourself completely.

As a therapist, I feel strongly that trust and open honest communication are vital to establishing the necessary bond that needs to form between therapist and client. This trusting bond makes our work time a safe space to comfortably express your feelings and work on exploration of ways to feel stronger, healthier, more confident and WHOLE! I work hard to accommodate your expectations. I have extensive experience working with those struggling with anxiety and depression. I specialize in couples/marriage counseling.

Has life become overwhelming,stressful,filled with anxiety or depression? My approach is empathetic, compassionate listening in a safe, supportive, judgement-free environment that fosters a sense of self and personal growth. Together we will seek to discover coping strategies to face and overcome life's challenges. Together we will seek to move forward and heal.

I believe that we all have the power to change our lives by identifying and connecting with our true values and letting this guide our actions instead of our fears. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms can learn how to shift their focus from negative thoughts and behaviors toward a more fulfilling relationship with themselves and others. Utilizing a trauma-informed and mindful approach I help clients develop their own treatment goals and make lasting behavioral and emotional changes.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience helping individuals and families from all backgrounds. I am skilled and trained in working with those dealing with substance abuse, addiction, life transitions, anxiety and depression. I am honored to assist those who seek a solution to their issues. I will actively listen and offer suggestions on your journey. Together we can identify issues, barriers and solutions to your problems.

**Telehealth offered.** I utilize various therapeutic approaches in helping you develop the goals that are important to you whether it is for your individual or couple counseling needs. I believe therapy is a partnership which focuses on healing, skill building and positive change for a fuller life. I am committed in helping my clients build the tools necessary to gain insight, problem solve, and heal from past emotional injuries and relationship problems. By offering a trusting, non-judgmental atmosphere, a strong therapeutic relationship is able to grow, allowing you to feel supported in making the necessary changes in your life.