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Sandra Rico, LMHC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Sandra

Sandra Rico is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on creating an affirming, client-centered space where individuals can explore relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and ADHD among other issues. Her practice also addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, and career-related stress.

Working in both English and Spanish, she brings a blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs. Sandra integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative-informed perspectives to help clients clarify goals, develop practical coping skills, and reframe unhelpful patterns.

She also attends to more specific concerns such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues, and the effects of major life transitions. Sandra aims to partner with clients respectfully and collaboratively to support sustainable change and greater emotional balance.

Approaches that guide online therapy and flexible care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and pace, creating space for each client to lead discussions about what matters most and what they hope to change. This approach helps with building self-awareness, improving communication, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and for developing coping strategies related to ADHD and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for people juggling busy schedules or limited mobility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility in how and when to meet, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work, family, or travel demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Sandra works with a broad set of concerns including relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and family dynamics.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The practice emphasizes client-centered care using evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to tailor work to each person’s goals.
What is Sandra's clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 16 years of experience working with diverse concerns including mood disorders, trauma recovery, and relationship and identity questions.
Where is the therapist licensed and what credential do they hold?
The clinician is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with license number FL LMHC MH10434 and practices with that credential.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Therapy is offered in both English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted according to the practice’s availability.
What session formats are offered for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

What Sandra can help with

Sandra Rico works with clients on LGBT, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues.

Sandra works with LGBTQ+ individuals on relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and intimate personal growth.

How Sandra approaches therapy

Sandra's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sandra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.