Sandra Treston, LMHC

Sandra Treston is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and trauma. She works with adults on relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. Sandra speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can start using right away.

With 15 years of experience, she brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. Sandra uses a strength-based approach and aims to help people reconnect with their own resources. She listens, offers skills and encouragement, and helps clients make a clear plan of action toward their goals.

Sandra draws on several therapy approaches to match the work to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Client-Centered techniques to keep the work focused on the person’s needs.

Her practice emphasizes teamwork. Sandra partners with people to set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress. She offers direct feedback and gentle challenges when helpful, and she celebrates small wins along the way.

Sandra practices in Florida and works in English. People interested in beginning can expect straightforward guidance about next steps and a focus on building practical skills for day-to-day life.

How Sandra’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving self-control, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She adapts exercises and homework to the client’s daily life and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the formats offered. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools and worksheets between sessions. The focus remains on building skills, tracking progress, and applying changes to everyday situations.