Sandra Rico, LMHC

Sandra Rico is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with sixteen years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage addiction concerns alongside anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Sandra aims to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them in clear, practical terms.

She works in plain language and helps people build skills they can use between sessions. That might include learning new ways to handle cravings, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or practicing brief mindfulness exercises to steady the day. Sandra also supports people facing grief, trauma, body image and self-esteem problems, and the strain that comes with caregiving or serious illness.

Sandra combines several approaches to meet each person where they are. She often draws on client-centered work to follow a person’s lead, cognitive behavioral tools to shift thinking and behavior, and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change. Narrative techniques and mindfulness practices are used when helpful to reshape personal stories and calm strong emotions.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice with diverse sexual orientations and life experiences. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients who can meet scheduling needs across time zones. The practice emphasizes collaborative planning so clients leave sessions with concrete next steps.

If you’re considering beginning therapy, Sandra asks people to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session according to availability.

How Sandra Uses Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client’s lead, listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person brings. This is useful when someone needs space to tell their story and set their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It can help with addictive urges, anxiety, low mood, and problems that repeat day to day by giving clear steps to try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to explore readiness for change. It’s often paired with other techniques when someone wants to cut back or stop a substance or behavior and needs help building motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Sandra will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow sessions during breaks or from a quieter room. Ask about scheduling options and how Sandra arranges sessions to fit everyday life.