Hello and thank you for looking into my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience working with people of all ages. I have worked with clients who are experiencing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, adjustment and traumatic experiences including healing from abuse.
My counseling style is strengths based and client centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. My approach starts with empathy and utilizes integrative dynamics from cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing. Although all of our life experiences may differ, we are interrelated and interdependent, because of our “inter-relatedness” I believe it’s also important to look at the systems that affect our lives. I assist clients to develop goals and put into action a means to meet those goals.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step towards leading a happier and more fulfilling life. It takes strength to show vulnerability. It has always been my honor to have the trust of a client as they begin their journey towards healing and growth.
I check my messages Monday through Fridays, with the goal of responding in 48 hours or less. I rarely will check my messages on weekends. I have LIMITED live sessions available (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings.)
Please also review my profile on Teen Counseling and Pride Counseling.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801093117
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sandra Tysar-Gilbert. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sandra is an incredibly gifted counselor who has helped me cultivate a variety of mental tools to address my anxiety and depression in a more efficient and kind way.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Sandra for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sandy is truly a god send. She is amazing and makes me feel heard as well as safe.
Written on Nov 30, 2020 after therapy with Sandra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is the best therapist that I've had. She's skilled in looking at all possible angles of a situation. She's someone who can show you why you feel the way you do.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Sandra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
we have a very similar belief system so shes able to help me in ways I never thought possible. I'm very lucky to have met her
Written on Aug 31, 2020 after therapy with Sandra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes