Dr. Sandra Madaris, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Sandra Madaris is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people managing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, aimed at practical steps people can use day to day.

She brings 23 years of experience in social work to sessions and adapts conversations to fit each person's situation. That can mean focusing on coping skills for addiction, building confidence after traumatic events, or learning ways to calm and redirect anger. People living with caregiver stress, dealing with aging and geriatric issues, or facing a cancer diagnosis may also find focused support.

Her approach draws on a mix of methods such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening. Sessions tend to emphasize real strategies - small changes that add up over time - and clear goals agreed on together. Work may include practicing new ways to handle difficult thoughts, improving communication, or managing strong emotions.

Dr. Madaris aims to make the therapy process collaborative. She tailors plans to each person's needs and revisits them as progress is made. Her practice emphasizes steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

If you want help sorting out addiction, trauma, mood concerns, or the stresses that come with caregiving and aging, she offers a supportive, experienced presence to talk things through.

How chosen approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and staying engaged while managing addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing concrete changes. It often helps with mood, self-esteem, and managing anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful, supportive relationship so clients can find their own solutions and feel heard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the day-to-day context to decide which methods to prioritize. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most in real life.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around work, fewer travel demands, or seeing a therapist from another part of the state. They can also support steady work on issues like addiction, caregiver stress, and mood by keeping appointments consistent despite a busy schedule.