Sandra Morales, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW guiding healing and resilience

14 years experience
Trauma and addictions
Licensed clinical social worker

About Sandra Morales

Sandra Morales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 14 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use and other addictions, as well as relationship, family, grief, and career concerns. Her practice emphasizes compassion, authenticity, and respect, and she approaches each person as the expert of their own life while offering tools and insights to help them move forward.

Sandra blends evidence-based methods to meet each person where they are, tailoring therapeutic strategies to address symptoms, patterns, and practical goals. Her training includes approaches that target thought patterns, emotional regulation, attachment difficulties, and values-driven action, and she brings a steady, empathic presence to sessions. She also attends to issues such as stress, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiving strain, chronic pain and illness, and adjustment to life changes.

Based in New Mexico and practicing in English, Sandra draws on clinical experience and professional judgment to help people build resilience, develop clearer self-understanding, and strengthen coping skills. Her work emphasizes collaboration and gradual progress, with an aim of supporting meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sandra Morales have?

Sandra Morales has 14 years of professional experience providing therapy.

Is Sandra Morales a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NM LCSW C-11713.

In which languages does Sandra Morales provide therapy?

Sandra Morales provides therapy in English.

Where is Sandra Morales located?

She is located in New Mexico.

How can I work with Sandra Morales as my therapist?

You can work with Sandra Morales through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sandra Morales work with international clients?

Sandra Morales does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sandra Morales cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Applying Therapeutic Approaches to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focuses on identifying personal values to guide meaningful action. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns related to avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating - by exploring attachment patterns, it supports work on relationship struggles, trust issues, and lingering effects of past relational wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it offers practical strategies for changing unhelpful thinking and building skills to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sandra Morales works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. Video calls and phone sessions enable real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more immediate, shorter interactions when needed. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care from wherever a person is located within the therapist's service area.

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