Sandra Treston , LMHC

Sandra Treston recognizes that taking the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life requires courage and self-awareness. She frames life struggles as opportunities for growth and change, noting that painful experiences often push people out of autopilot and invite examination of long-standing patterns. Sandra approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, offering motivation, education, encouragement, and practical support as clients pursue the changes they want in their lives.

Sandra is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience working with adults across a variety of settings. As an LMHC she brings professional training in assessment and therapeutic techniques to help clients build skills and resilience. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate, and she uses a strength-based framework to help people reconnect with their existing resources and capacities.

In sessions Sandra works to provide skills, a supportive presence, and a sounding board that helps clients rediscover their strength, wisdom, and courage. Her goal is to both inspire and challenge clients to face obstacles directly and to co-create actionable plans that align with their personal values and long-term vision. She aims to help each person move toward a clearer sense of purpose, greater emotional balance, and renewed confidence.

Sandra welcomes the opportunity to work in partnership with adults seeking meaningful change and sustained wellness, and she supports clients as they take steps toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sandra integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values, develop psychological flexibility, and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist provides support and reflection to help clients explore their own solutions and build self-trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sandra works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors interventions so the methods fit the individual rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and invested in their progress.

Online therapy with Sandra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules, geographical limits, or mobility concerns, while still allowing therapists to deliver structured techniques, supportive coaching, and ongoing guidance in real time or between sessions.