Sandra DeCarolis , LPC

Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with ten years of experience. She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach that centers on building trust. Sandra aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, mood disorders, and other life challenges. She also addresses concerns tied to relationships, intimacy, body image, caregiving, and career stress.

She trained in psychology and counseling and uses that background to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation. Sandra draws on client-centered techniques to hear what matters most and on cognitive-behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas are woven into work when helpful, offering tools for emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing guides conversations about change when someone is weighing options or struggling with substances or habits. The therapist matches techniques to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sandra describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people identify strengths and develop coping skills they can use outside sessions. That can mean practicing new communication habits, setting boundaries, or building routines for sleep and self-care.

Her work is practical and steady, aimed at helping people regain balance after loss, trauma, or major life changes. Sandra welcomes conversations about concerns specific to women and supports those navigating parenting, caregiving, and life transitions.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to clarify their goals before trying specific techniques.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical ways to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stresses.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help people who struggle with mood swings, anger, or impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions begin with listening and goal-setting, then try techniques together and adjust based on what helps.

Online therapy with this clinician is available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and teaching of skills. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share brief updates, practice skills between sessions, and fit support around work or caregiving commitments.