LPC

Sandra DeCarolis , LPC

Therapist in Colorado

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About Sandra

Sandra DeCarolis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor based in Colorado who brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Regis University in Denver, and she is a Certified Trauma Informed Care Practitioner. Her training supports work with people across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults, addressing concerns such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar and other mood disorders, substance use, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, and social anxiety.

Sandra takes an integrative approach that blends client-centered methods with solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each individual. Her work emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and drawing on each person’s strengths to help them reach their treatment goals. She introduces practical coping strategies and fosters awareness to support emotional regulation, improved communication, and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.

Committed to helping people find balance and resilience, Sandra supports clients through difficult transitions and complex issues with empathy and practical tools. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and approaches each person with respect, patience, and a focus on meaningful, achievable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaborating with the person to explore values and goals, and is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with stress by teaching practical skills for problem solving and emotional regulation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies to help people manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It is particularly useful for emotion dysregulation, relationship conflict, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sandra works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how services are delivered. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier for clients to access care from different locations and on varied schedules. These options can increase convenience and support ongoing momentum in therapy while allowing therapists to tailor interaction styles to each client’s comfort and lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sandra DeCarolis have?

Sandra DeCarolis has 10 years of experience in counseling and therapeutic work.

Is Sandra DeCarolis a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sandra DeCarolis holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her Colorado license details are CO LPC LPC.0014106.

In which languages does Sandra DeCarolis provide therapy?

Sandra DeCarolis provides therapy in English.

Where is Sandra DeCarolis located?

Sandra DeCarolis is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Sandra DeCarolis as my therapist?

You can work with Sandra DeCarolis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sandra DeCarolis work with international clients?

Sandra DeCarolis does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sandra DeCarolis cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

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