Sandra Rico , LMHC

Sandra Rico is a Florida-based LMHC with 16 years of experience helping people navigate life’s difficult moments. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), she offers a compassionate, affirming approach designed to meet clients where they are and support change at a pace that fits each person. Sandra specializes in LGBTQ-affirming care and works with individuals and families on relationship dynamics, family conflict, and personal growth, emphasizing respect for each client’s identity and cultural background.

Her practice focuses on common concerns such as social anxiety, trauma recovery, and major life transitions, and she brings particular experience supporting young adults, women, and those exploring identity, sexuality, and self-esteem. Drawing on evidence-based methods, Sandra helps clients strengthen communication skills, process painful emotions, and build resilience to face workplace stress, relationship challenges, and other sources of strain.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Sandra provides culturally responsive care that aims to be both practical and empathetic. Clients who work with her can expect a collaborative relationship grounded in professional guidance, thoughtful listening, and a focus on meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions because it offers clear tools clients can apply between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sandra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from these approaches so therapy feels practical and relevant to the client’s life.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limitations. These options make it easier to access consistent support, try different session formats, and continue work between meetings in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.