Sandra Bono , LCSW

Sandra Bono is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 45 years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She has developed a broad practice addressing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and depression, and brings experience working with LGBT clients, individuals with ADHD, and multicultural and first responder concerns. Over the decades she has also worked with couples who are struggling to maintain their relationships, offering practical and compassionate guidance to help partners reconnect.

Sandra takes a relaxed, person-centered approach that prioritizes comfort and collaboration. She views reaching out for help as an important first step and works alongside each person to tailor conversations and treatment plans to their unique needs and goals. Her practice emphasizes teamwork - listening carefully, adjusting interventions to match a client’s preferences, and building motivation and confidence over time. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in clinical assessment and psychotherapy - she combines clinical skill with a calm, approachable manner to support emotional healing and personal growth.

Approaches, Collaboration, and the Convenience of Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that move them toward a meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and issues that involve avoidance or uncertainty. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy, understanding, and unconditional positive regard so the client can explore their thoughts and feelings and build self-awareness and confidence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Sandra Bono uses these models as foundations and collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. The process is guided by open conversation and ongoing adjustment so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or irregular schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful. Sandra integrates these options into her practice to increase accessibility and to support consistent progress over time.