Sandra Crisp, LPC
Compassionate counselor for midlife challenges
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- Values-focused guidance
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed care
About Sandra
Sandra Crisp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing depression, grief, addictions, and the effects of trauma. She guides clients toward clearer goals and practical steps they can try between sessions. Sandra frames counseling as a team effort where the person in therapy sets priorities and she helps map out ways to reach them.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage painful memories, overwhelming emotions, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns, practicing new skills, and testing small behavior changes. Sandra pays attention to how physical illness, caregiving stress, and loss can affect mood and coping skills.
With 13 years of experience, Sandra has worked with people who face more than one challenge at a time. That experience shapes a flexible style - practical tools when someone needs them, and reflective conversation when people need to make sense of what happened. She listens for the impact of attachment and relationship dynamics when those issues come up.
Her training includes work with acceptance-based and cognitive methods, and she brings techniques from emotion-focused and skills-based therapies when helpful. Sandra aims to help people find values-based directions and build small, steady changes that fit their lives.
People looking for support are invited to consider goals, timeline, and what daily life allows. She encourages asking questions about approach and fit before scheduling a first session.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage painful memories, overwhelming emotions, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns, practicing new skills, and testing small behavior changes. Sandra pays attention to how physical illness, caregiving stress, and loss can affect mood and coping skills.
With 13 years of experience, Sandra has worked with people who face more than one challenge at a time. That experience shapes a flexible style - practical tools when someone needs them, and reflective conversation when people need to make sense of what happened. She listens for the impact of attachment and relationship dynamics when those issues come up.
Her training includes work with acceptance-based and cognitive methods, and she brings techniques from emotion-focused and skills-based therapies when helpful. Sandra aims to help people find values-based directions and build small, steady changes that fit their lives.
People looking for support are invited to consider goals, timeline, and what daily life allows. She encourages asking questions about approach and fit before scheduling a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when someone wants direction and clearer priorities in midlife. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to relieve depression and anxiety symptoms. It tends to be practical and skills-oriented for immediate problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help when trust, abandonment, or close relationships are part of the struggle.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily life. This may mean combining ideas from different therapies and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you are interested in online options, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed. They also let people use visual tools, worksheets, and behavioral homework in real time, which can speed up learning and make practice more consistent.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sandra commonly address?
Sandra works with depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She also helps people cope with related issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on setting goals, learning practical skills, and testing small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with people facing multiple mental health and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sandra?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.