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Sandra Alvidrez

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Sandra Alvidrez, LPC

Texas

LPC in Texas - Anger and relationship work

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 83260
  • NPI1326747932
  • Experience10 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Client-Centered care

About Sandra

Sandra Alvidrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and changes at work or home. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.

Sandra focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. She helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and then try different ways of responding. That can mean learning communication techniques, practicing emotion regulation skills, or testing small behavioral changes at work or in relationships.

Her work often centers on relationship problems, parenting strain, and issues that come with separation or divorce. She also pays attention to multicultural concerns and women's issues when those shape how someone experiences stress or conflict. Eating concerns, self-esteem, and career stress are other frequent topics she addresses.

Sandra blends several approaches to match what a person needs. She uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and habits that fuel distress, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions, and Solution-Focused tools to set short-term goals. The emphasis is on simple, repeatable tools rather than complex theory.

People who want straightforward, practical work tend to fit well with her style. She aims to help clients build reliable coping strategies and clearer communication so they can handle everyday frustrations with less reactivity. The first steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to set goals.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting to help someone clarify their concerns. It is useful for sorting through relationship issues, parenting strain, and multicultural challenges because it starts with the person’s experience and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replacing them with practical alternatives. That approach is helpful for managing anxiety, anger that shows up at work or home, and building coping routines.

Sandra treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative task. She will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Confirm current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, to check in quickly during a lunch break, or to use video when they want face-to-face interaction. Phone or shorter check-ins may be useful when internet bandwidth is limited or a lower-tech option is needed. The focus is on fitting sessions into everyday life and practicing skills between meetings rather than promising any single format.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

GriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsInfidelityMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

Sandra works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting strain, and grief. She also helps with workplace issues and resentment that builds over time.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on skills you can practice between sessions and clear steps to change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a clinician. That background includes work with relationship challenges, women's issues, and multicultural concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are offered during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to support bilingual clients.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details when you book.

How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What are the next steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and expectations.

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