Sandra Sunter, LMHC

Sandra Sunter uses practical, structured methods to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings. She has 37 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor and practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches. Sandra emphasizes straightforward conversation and clear steps people can try between sessions.

Sandra helps people work through grief and loss. She supports those coping with serious illness, caregiving stress, and end of life concerns. She also assists people dealing with depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and problems with motivation.

Her approach is warm and person-focused. She creates a calm space where clients can talk about what worries them without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns and testing small changes that can make daily life easier.

Sandra draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify their values and take steps that matter to them. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. Solution-focused techniques are used to set reachable goals and track progress.

People who come for help may also bring concerns about relationships, family of origin issues, eating and body image, addiction, trauma, anger, or chronic illness. Sandra listens first, then works with each person to choose practical strategies that fit their situation.

She practices in Florida and meets with clients in English. Her style is direct, compassionate, and geared toward helping people make steady, realistic changes in their daily lives.

How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to test new results. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and motivation problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to act toward values they care about. This can help with grief, chronic illness stress, and emotional pain. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals to build a foundation for change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will revisit what helps and make adjustments along the way so the plan stays useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving commitments, or choose the format that feels most comfortable.