My name is Sandy Hagan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of combined social services and mental health experience. I am currently licensed in the state of California, and I have been providing mental health therapy services to individual, couples, and families for more than 5 years. My dedicated work, genuineness, and passion as a clinician/therapist have been demonstrated in a variety of settings, which includes but not limited to: outpatient treatment programs, behavioral hospitals, residential treatment centers, hospice agencies, shelters, hospital settings, etc. I provide both in-person and telehealth services. I work confidently with various populations of all ages, and I am culturally competent. I enjoy helping clients who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, chronic pain/chronic illness and ADD amongst many other issues, or those who just needs someone to listen during difficult times. I honor myself on building rapport and connection with my clients and creating an environment that fosters trust, safety, connection and growth. My therapeutic style is trusting, safe, and warm. I am where you are at in your journey through these difficult times. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach includes the following, but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy, seeking safety, mindfulness and meditation, trauma informed, grief and loss, etc. I await our healing journey!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
As we work together, I will deliver a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic, and safe. My role as a therapist is to offer you insights into your experiences, build rapport with your, offer advice on how to handle issues, and present evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My approach includes the following, but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy, seeking safety, mindfulness and meditation, trauma informed, grief and loss, etc.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As your therapist, I will demonstrate the love for helping you, provide active listening so you can be seen and heard, exude friendliness so that you can feel at your most comfortable when we have a conversation, be reliable for you because your time is valuable, and I will strive to convey authenticity as you deserve quality therapeutic services. My mission is to foster a healthy environment for you so that we can work together to help you achieve optimal mental health and positive wellbeing.