Sandra Galvan-Valdovinos, MA , LMFT is a bilingual therapist that uses a variety of techniques to meet clients where they are mentally and emotionally to help them feel comfortable while coping with life’s difficulties. Sandra has experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Bowenian Therapy, Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Training, Trauma Informed Care, and when needed a Psychoeducation approach to counseling. Experience Sandra earned her Master of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University with a concentration in Couple and Family Counseling, which is a CACREP certified program. Hobbies and Interests In her free time, Sandra enjoys running, traveling, vlogging motherhood and lifestyle, and watching her daughter's participate in gymnastics and swimming.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked in a private practice with DCFS referrals and online through a Telehealth platform for 8 years has given me the necessary tools I need to work as a team with my clients. Together we will develop a plan of action and identify "realistic goals and coping skills" to help you navigate through your life stressors.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with adults of all ages who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious in this world that I like to call "a roller coaster ride." We as humans have our ups and downs and all we need is an extra pair of ears that listens to our concerns and life stressors.