Hello,
My name is Saundra. I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia. I earned my Master’s
degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Go Rams!!!
Taking this first step can be quite overwhelming, but let me help you navigate toward your
goals. Being committed to putting in the work is your first step toward a healthy, purposeful
life. My aim is to provide you with practical tools that will assist you. We’ll work on behavior
modification through changing how you view life experiences and encourage you to release
things you have no control over. I’m a great listener. I want to forge an atmosphere of
understanding and nonjudgment. My goal, is to guide and encourage you to be Your Best you. I
enjoy singing, so I often leave a song of inspiration. Perhaps you would like to join in with me.
I have 7 years of experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety and stress. I look
forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
VA LCSW 0904007942
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Saundra Mercer. 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.
Saundra has been an amazing therapist for me and has had such a significant and positive impact on my life. I cannot recommend her enough. She is extremely thoughtful and caring, and has always had a great balance of helping motivate me to move towards my goals, while also having empathy and compassion when I was having a hard time reaching my goals. As an anxious person, this has been so perfect for me. I always look forward to meeting with her. She takes careful consideration of the things I mention, and always remembers small details of my life that make me feel so cared for. Together we have been able to find a little humor along the way, which has been so helpful for me to be able to find the joy in the process while working on my mental health. I have always felt so seen and heard when I meet with her, and she has always felt like more of a friend than a therapist to me which has made it so much easier for me to feel comfortable in therapy. I know for a fact that Saundra will have a positive impact on the rest of my life, even after I finish attending sessions with her. She is about as great as they come, both as a person and a therapist. :)
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Saundra for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have tried therapy a few times and this was my best experience. Right away I felt comfortable speaking with Sandra and I was able to open up. She listened to me and comforted me as we worked to find coping mechanisms for my anxiety and depression. I looked forward to meeting with her weekly and was able to see some progress. If you’re ready to talk and feel/be heard she is there to listen and offer guidance, support and help. I would recommend her to anyone I know who is in need of therapy.
Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Saundra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
After have tried therapy a few times, I thought it would take a lot longer to find a therapist I could work with. I enjoyed working with Saundra, and she made me looking forward to our weekly sessions. She actively works with you to think, give solutions and tips to work on the issues you're trying to overcome. I also appreciated her random check-ins through out the week. If you're ready to work and becoming a better version of you, I'd recommend Saundra.
Written on Jun 25, 2020 after therapy with Saundra for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
