Sandra DeCarolis

Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. She trained in psychology and counseling at Colorado universities and brings a practical, grounded presence to sessions. Sandra focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, grief, and other life transitions.

Sandra uses an integrative approach that puts the person first. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness work are used when emotional regulation and present-moment skills are helpful. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviors like substance use.

In sessions Sandra emphasizes real skills you can try between meetings. She helps people notice what’s getting in the way, test small changes, and use strengths already present in their lives. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at practical steps rather than jargon.

Sandra has experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, chronic illness and caregiver strain, and career or self-esteem struggles. She also supports people coping with grief, anger, codependency, and commitment or communication problems.

Her style balances empathy with clear direction. Sandra aims to help people build routines and coping tools that support better rest, improved emotion management, and steadier daily functioning. She invites clients to set goals and collaborates on a treatment plan that fits their life.

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