Dr. Sandra Clark , LPC

Dr. Sandra Clark helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports parents facing parenting strain, people coping with life changes, and those dealing with attention and mood challenges. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at making daily life more manageable.

She brings 29 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. That background includes work in inpatient mental health care, outpatient program leadership, school-based services, and social service agencies. These roles involved supporting people with severe mood symptoms, substance use problems, disruptive behaviors, and trauma-related concerns.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. Conversations often focus on clear goals, skill practice, and gentle reflection about the stories people tell about themselves. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused work.

People meeting with her can expect short-term plans when appropriate and longer-term support when needed. She pays attention to communication patterns, family stressors, care-related burnout, and problems that affect daily functioning. The emphasis is on simple steps that help reduce overwhelm and increase coping ability.

Her practice is based in Alabama and she works with people across a wide range of concerns including parenting, intimacy issues, bipolar symptoms, anger, self-esteem, and recovery from substance misuse. Conversations are held in plain language and centered on practical change.

Evidence-informed approaches delivered online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel problems like depression, anxiety, and anger. It uses practical exercises and skill practice to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, prior experiences, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or short coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping the work goal-focused and practical.