Sandra Treston, LMHC
Compassionate strength-based counseling for change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and addiction care
- Relationship and grief guidance
About Sandra Treston
Sandra Treston recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and frames moments of struggle as opportunities for growth rather than failure. She encourages adults to step out of autopilot, examine recurring patterns, and move toward more fulfilling ways of living.
As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience, she brings practical skills and a strength-based perspective to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, mood disorders, and other life challenges. The LMHC credential indicates a professional license to provide psychotherapy and mental health services.
Known for an open-minded, non-judgmental, and compassionate style, she combines empathy with active support to help clients rediscover their inner resources. Sandra focuses on building skills, offering encouragement, and serving as a thoughtful sounding board while collaborating on clear, achievable plans that align with each person’s values and goals.
Her approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and practical tools to confront obstacles and create meaningful change. Based in Florida, she has worked in multiple settings and draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each client’s needs.
As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience, she brings practical skills and a strength-based perspective to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, mood disorders, and other life challenges. The LMHC credential indicates a professional license to provide psychotherapy and mental health services.
Known for an open-minded, non-judgmental, and compassionate style, she combines empathy with active support to help clients rediscover their inner resources. Sandra focuses on building skills, offering encouragement, and serving as a thoughtful sounding board while collaborating on clear, achievable plans that align with each person’s values and goals.
Her approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and practical tools to confront obstacles and create meaningful change. Based in Florida, she has worked in multiple settings and draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each client’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sandra Treston have?
Sandra Treston has 15 years of experience.
Is Sandra Treston a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH-13990.
In which languages does Sandra Treston provide therapy?
English
Where is Sandra Treston located?
Florida
How can I work with Sandra Treston as my therapist?
You can work with Sandra Treston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sandra Treston work with international clients?
Sandra Treston does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sandra Treston 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 and Online Care with Sandra Treston
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings while clarifying what matters most and taking meaningful steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions where avoidance has become limiting.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. It is often action-oriented and skill-based, helping clients notice what keeps problems going and try different strategies.
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own expertise about their life. The therapist offers a supportive, non-judgmental environment that encourages self-exploration, self-acceptance, and growth, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, relationship issues, and processing grief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sandra collaborates with each person to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend methods to find the best fit. Licensed professionals and therapists often tailor techniques over time so the work remains responsive and effective.
Online sessions - including video calls, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging - make therapy more flexible and accessible for busy lives. These options allow people to connect from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and they support continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.