- Down-to-earth support
- Focus on transitions
- Skills for daily life
About Sandra
Sandra Quaife welcomes people who are tired of the usual approaches and want a different way of getting help. She aims to make a warm, straightforward connection so clients can talk about practical problems and find clearer ways forward. Sandra uses everyday language in sessions and focuses on what will make life more manageable now.
She has thirty years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. Much of her work has been with people facing major life transitions, such as young adults stepping into independent life, those rebuilding after divorce or loss, and adults reconsidering work and purpose after parenting or long careers.
Sandra often blends techniques from cognitive therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, along with ideas from developmental psychology and recovery perspectives. In practice this looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts, learning skills to manage intense feelings, and tracing patterns that started earlier in life.
Common concerns she helps with include stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries, self-esteem, and career decisions. She also addresses codependency, communication problems, mood and personality issues, trauma, non-monogamous relationship challenges, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
Her style is adaptable and down-to-earth. Sandra aims to help people build useful habits, better communication, and a clearer sense of what matters next.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Sandra commonly uses cognitive therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in her sessions. Cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts that drive stress and low mood, helping people try new ways of thinking and reacting. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sandra will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which techniques to try first and how to adapt them over time. That partnership helps shape realistic steps and weekly practice goals.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as fitting a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It also allows clients to try skill-building and coaching between sessions in ways that suit their routine. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to the practical demands of daily life when working remotely.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sandra works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and career questions. She also focuses on codependency, communication issues, divorce and separation, trauma, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is down-to-earth and practical, using clear language and skill-building. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and teach ways to manage strong emotions.
What is her background and experience?
She has thirty years of clinical experience. Much of that time has been spent helping people through major life transitions and long-term personal change.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a conversation with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.