- LMHC in Florida
- English and Spanish
- Sleep and rest focus
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. She creates a warm, affirming atmosphere where people can talk about stress, relationships, identity, and sleep concerns. Sandra speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet clients where they are in their lives.
Her work focuses on practical communication skills and emotional processing. She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help with patterns of thinking that worsen anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Sandra also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice stress and calm their bodies. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for addressing addictions and making changes that matter. Narrative ideas are used to help clients reframe difficult life stories and find new meaning.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about coping strategies, daily routines, and small experiments to improve mood and rest. Sessions often include simple exercises to try between meetings. The aim is steady progress through clear goals and compassionate support.
Sandra has experience across many concerns, including trauma, grief, parenting strain, body image, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use issues. She accepts international clients and offers services in both English and Spanish.
Approaches for online work and improving sleep
Sandra uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities, focusing on listening and building trust. This approach helps when someone needs empathy and a space to sort out what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits that affect mood and sleep. CBT techniques can include simple behavior experiments, routine adjustments, and tools to shift thinking patterns that interfere with rest.
Mindfulness Therapy is offered to teach grounding practices and breath-based exercises that reduce arousal and support calmer evenings. These short practices are often assigned as brief daily habits to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to find the mix of strategies that fit lifestyle, preferences, and needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins. They also support shorter strategy-focused meetings or longer therapeutic work depending on what the client needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sandra address?
Sandra works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using clear skills and practical steps. She blends cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help with thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions and complex challenges.
Where is the therapist located and what credentials are held?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sandra?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.