Sandra Romero, LPCC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Midlife and transitions
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Trauma informed care
About Sandra
She has four years of clinical experience helping people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress. Much of her work has involved supporting survivors of domestic violence and helping clients rebuild emotional resilience and healthier relationships. She also addresses midlife crisis concerns and life purpose questions that often arise during major transitions.
As a bilingual clinician who speaks English and Spanish, Sandra understands cultural pressures common in Hispanic and first-generation communities. She often helps clients navigate family expectations, caregiving burdens, and the challenge of balancing many roles. She aims to respect each person’s cultural story so fewer explanations are needed in session.
Sandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and explains how stress and trauma affect the brain and nervous system. She teaches practical skills for coping, emotion regulation, and managing difficult memories. Sessions focus on goal setting, steady progress, and tools people can use outside of therapy.
For those who wish to include faith in their work, she offers faith-sensitive counseling that integrates biblical principles with evidence-based approaches when desired. Sandra invites people to take the first step toward healing and clearer direction at a pace that feels manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How evidence-based approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small committed steps toward them. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity, which can be useful during midlife shifts or times of uncertainty.Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) focuses on how thoughts about traumatic events affect emotions and behavior. It offers structured ways to revisit difficult memories and build new perspectives that reduce the hold of trauma symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier, such as reducing travel time and allowing meetings during a lunch break or between errands. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to learn what formats are offered. Many people find online work helps maintain momentum between sessions and use skills in daily routines without rearranging their whole schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sandra focuses on issues such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, workplace stress, and midlife crisis. She also works with related topics like attachment issues, forgiveness, and immigration stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and practical. Sessions often include skill teaching, goal setting, and explanations about how stress affects the brain and body.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. That experience includes supporting people who have survived domestic violence.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are provided to those located where the therapist is authorized to practice.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That will guide the next steps for connecting with her.