• Hi all, my name is Sandra, and I’m an associate marriage and family therapist with over five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I am proud to be a first generation Mexican American, and I am immensely passionate about serving the Latinx community. I obtained my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Palo Alto University. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, person-centered, and collaborative, emphasizing compassion, patience, and understanding. I specialize in addressing a variety of complex issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and family conflicts.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy (e.g., Person-Centered Therapy), Family and Couples Therapy (e.g., Emotionally Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Children (6-12), Teenagers (13-18), Young Adults (19-24)

  • Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Multicultural Concerns, Grief and Loss, Stress Management, Relationship Issues, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care, Identity Development, Career Counseling / Work Stress, Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation, Adolescents and Young Adults, Spirituality and Meaning, Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Abuse

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Sandra

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

🟢 Accepting New Clients
🟢 Teenagers (13-18), Young Adults (19-24), Adults (24+), Elders (65+)
🟢 Telehealth
🟢 Appointment types: Individuals, Children, Couples, Family
🟢 Out-of-Network Options
🟢 In-Person -Culver City

🧩 Specialty: ADHD, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Career Counseling, Depression, Coping Skills, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Life Transitions, PTSD, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, School Issues, Relationship Issues, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harming, Transgender, Teen Violence, Substance Use, Stress, Trauma

💛 All major insurance including Cigna, United Healthcare, BCBS, Kaiser, Aetna, Out of Pocket, and more


🧩 Tags: easy going, patient, will go at your pace, 🧡Animal lover