My name is Maria Sands. I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work and a State license to practice Social Work in Louisiana. I practice from a Bio-Psycho-Social perspective; that is, I look at the whole person as an Individual who is also part of society. I have worked in medical and psychiatric venues which adds to my ability to address issues such as comorbidities and psychotropic medications. My specialties include Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. I use CBT, Deep Relaxation Techniques, Self-Affirmations and Journaling among other techniques and treatment approaches to address these disorders. I have had a good deal of experience with adults and the elderly with pre-existing conditions, such as kidney failure. I think I can help because I come from a Bio-Psycho-Social perspective and because I tailor my treatment approach to the clients I am treating. Different techniques work better for different people.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
LA LCSW 4151
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Maria is a caring and skilled therapist.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Maria Sand knows what's up. She says what you actually need to hear and understands the real issues that you're dealing with.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
We have only been in a couple sessions so far, & a handful of messages, but I am very comfortable with her faster than I thought I’d be… & that speaks to the supportive and kind person she is.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Maria is amazing
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
María sands is very knowledgeable and very helpful i appreciate her patience and expertise
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Maria is compassionate and caring. I am lucky to have her.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
