Sandra DeCarolis, LPC
Colorado LPC focusing on trauma and recovery
- Trauma informed care
- Strengths based approach
- Supports life transitions
About Sandra DeCarolis
Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work. She also holds national counseling recognition and trauma-informed care certification, and she completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at CU Denver followed by a master’s degree in counseling from Regis University in Denver. Her training and credentials support work with a wide age range of clients, from teens to older adults, addressing concerns such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar and other mood disorders, substance use, and a broad range of relationship and life adjustment issues.
Sandra uses an integrative, strengths-based model that draws on person-centered principles, solution-focused strategies, psychodynamic insight, and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and collaborates with clients to identify goals and practical coping skills that fit their lives. Her approach seeks to increase self-awareness, enhance coping during stressful times, and support movement toward greater balance and well-being.
Sandra works with people facing complex life changes, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping concerns, anger and self-esteem issues, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or loss. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and aims to guide clients through healing and personal growth with compassion and clear, evidence-informed strategies.
Sandra uses an integrative, strengths-based model that draws on person-centered principles, solution-focused strategies, psychodynamic insight, and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and collaborates with clients to identify goals and practical coping skills that fit their lives. Her approach seeks to increase self-awareness, enhance coping during stressful times, and support movement toward greater balance and well-being.
Sandra works with people facing complex life changes, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping concerns, anger and self-esteem issues, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or loss. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and aims to guide clients through healing and personal growth with compassion and clear, evidence-informed strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sandra DeCarolis have?
Sandra DeCarolis has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Sandra DeCarolis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: CO LPC LPC.0014106.
In which languages does Sandra DeCarolis provide therapy?
Sandra provides therapy in English.
Where is Sandra DeCarolis located?
She is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Sandra DeCarolis as my therapist?
You can work with Sandra through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sandra DeCarolis work with international clients?
Sandra DeCarolis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sandra DeCarolis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth
Sandra integrates client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feeling overwhelmed by life changes or relational challenges feel heard and supported. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. For clients who need skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Sandra works with each person to determine which approaches align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so care remains responsive and client-focused.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, those with mobility or transportation limits, and people who prefer remote contact. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing support, skills practice, and check-ins in ways that fit everyday life and promote consistent progress.