Sandra West, LPC

Licensed counselor for relationships and life transitions

Relationship and family issues
Trauma and abuse support
Self-esteem and life transitions

About Sandra West

Sandra West is a licensed counselor who approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and a focus on practical support. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC), the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor credential (LCDC), and is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach - credentials that reflect training in mental health treatment, substance use support, and lifestyle-based wellbeing coaching. Sandra centers her work on the idea that each person brings unique perspectives and strengths, and she partners with clients to identify barriers to their goals and build steps that fit their life.

Sandra specializes in relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse recovery, grief and loss, and life transitions such as career or geographic changes. She also works with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Her practice includes support for LGBT clients and people coping with medical, aging, or attachment-related issues.

Using a collaborative, compassionate style, Sandra helps clients increase confidence, manage stress, and navigate difficult emotions so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes clarity, practical strategies, and building on the client’s own expertise to create sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sandra West have?

Sandra West has eight years of professional experience in counseling and related work.

Is Sandra West a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sandra West holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC). Her license is registered as TX LPC 89293.

In which languages does Sandra West provide therapy?

Sandra West provides therapy in English.

Where is Sandra West located?

Sandra West is located in Texas.

How can I work with Sandra West as my therapist?

You can work with Sandra West through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sandra West work with international clients?

Sandra West does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sandra West 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 and remote care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values. It combines acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings with practical behavior changes, often helping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships formed early in life and examines how those patterns affect present connections. It can be useful for relationship challenges, intimacy-related concerns, and attachment issues that influence trust and communication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management, and helps clients develop concrete strategies for daily coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sandra West works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Sandra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, travel, or when in-person visits are not feasible, while still allowing regular connection with a licensed professional and focused therapeutic support.

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