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Sandra Galvan

Sandra Galvan

LCSW

Therapist in California

Supportive LCSW for stress and life changes

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  • Experience 12 years
  • Languages English, Spanish
  • Sessions Online
  • Listens without judgment
  • Practical tools
  • English and Spanish

About Sandra

Sandra Galvan is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Sandra emphasizes practical steps that fit into daily life and supports people who are dealing with loneliness or life changes.

Her approach is collaborative and focused on each person's needs. She uses Client-Centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors and how small changes can reduce anxiety and lift mood.

In sessions she works with people on parenting concerns, communication problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Conversations include setting realistic goals, practicing new ways of responding, and building strengths like self-love and purpose. Sandra adapts the pace and focus to each person's situation.

She encourages people to name what they want to change and to try manageable steps between sessions. The emphasis is on useful tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sandra aims to empower people so they feel more confident handling future challenges.

For someone feeling isolated or unsure where to start, she offers straightforward guidance and steady support. Her style is warm and practical, with room for honest conversation and real-world problem solving.

How Sandra’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a strong working relationship. In practice this means sessions center on the person’s concerns, and the therapist follows their lead to set goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sandra will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Over time she adjusts the pace and tools so the plan matches what is helpful and realistic for everyday life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between appointments. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when needed or schedule sessions during breaks from work or school. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available formats before booking so the arrangements match your needs.

License and NPI

LCSW California · No. 78674
NPI1285928895

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sandra commonly help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue, along with communication problems and life purpose questions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sandra uses a collaborative, client-centered style that focuses on listening and tailoring the work to each person. She pairs that with CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 12 years of professional experience working with people on stress, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish; international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model 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 then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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