Sandra Rico, LMHC
Compassionate counselor who listens and reframes stories
Details
| Name | Sandra Rico |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 16 |
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She has 16 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sandra focuses on clear communication and practical steps people can use between sessions. She listens for the story behind the problem and helps clients find ways to change that story when it no longer fits.
Background and approach
Sandra uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult personal narratives. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when changing thoughts and behaviors will help reach goals.
Common concerns she addresses include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addiction and substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression. She also helps with eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and stress related to caregiving or life changes.
Sessions can be arranged by following the site process to match with a therapist and schedule a time. Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Sandra works with, alongside the areas below.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sandra among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sandra directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sandra directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapy approaches and how they fit online
Sandraa uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and rewrite the stories that keep them stuck. That approach helps when identity, past events, or recurring patterns shape how someone sees themselves and their relationships.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so clients can explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors that lead to small, measurable changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together the client and therapist pick methods that fit the situation and adjust them over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can work for short updates, reflections between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sandra work with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and respectful. Sandra listens for the personal story behind a problem and helps clients reframe that story and try practical steps between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor working with diverse concerns and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Sandra holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sandra?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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