Sandra Terifaj, LMFT
- Collaborative therapeutic care
- Trauma and addiction focus
- Relationship and family work
About Sandra Terifaj
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, narcissism, personality disorders, and women's issues. Sandra combines long-term clinical experience with a focus on practical strategies and deeper emotional exploration to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and pursue meaningful change over time.
She explains her LMFT credential as a license in marriage and family therapy that reflects specialized training in relationships and family systems. Sandra’s approach emphasizes collaboration and individualized care designed to support recovery, growth, and improved functioning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sandra Terifaj have?
Sandra Terifaj has 35 years of experience.
Is Sandra Terifaj a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 23231.
In which languages does Sandra Terifaj provide therapy?
Sandra Terifaj provides therapy in English.
Where is Sandra Terifaj located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Sandra Terifaj as my therapist?
You can work with Sandra Terifaj through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sandra Terifaj work with international clients?
Sandra Terifaj does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sandra Terifaj 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 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.
Collaborative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s experience and personal strengths, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-worth. This approach can be helpful for self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and coping with life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and stress management.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores underlying patterns and early relationship influences that shape current feelings and behaviors, which can be useful for addressing trauma, intimacy-related issues, and persistent interpersonal difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sandra works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and helps determine which combination of methods is most likely to support meaningful change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options allow therapy to continue when in-person visits are not convenient, and they support continuity of care and regular progress toward recovery and growth.