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Sandra Terifaj, LMFT

Experienced therapist for anxiety and life changes

About Sandra

Sandra Terifaj is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating concerns, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She also focuses on codependency, narcissism, personality disorder related concerns, and women's issues. Sandra practices in California and brings a calm, direct approach to sessions.

She works collaboratively and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Sessions aim to identify the patterns that keep someone stuck and to develop practical steps forward.

Her work blends several approaches so therapy fits each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session focused on the client's experience and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at how past patterns influence present choices.

Sandra has long experience running a independent practice and supervising trainees at nonprofit agencies. That background informs her steady, experienced manner in session.

She helps people turn difficult feelings into manageable goals and clearer next steps. People who choose Sandra can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and attention to emotional patterns.

Her aim is to help clients find more clarity, relief, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sandra uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's priorities and immediate concerns. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and shaping the work around what the client says matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice concrete skills that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sandra works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her plan over time, checking in to see what helps and what should change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when schedules and bandwidth permit. Phone sessions can work well when a quick check-in is needed or internet is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people send shorter updates or do brief check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting schedules while keeping continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sandra commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, narcissism, personality disorder related concerns, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens closely, helps identify patterns that cause pain, and works with clients to create practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of clinical experience in independent practice and has provided training and supervision for interns at nonprofit agencies. That experience informs her steady approach in sessions.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English