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Dr. Sandra Clark

Dr. Sandra Clark, LPC

Therapist in Alabama · 29+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for stress and anxiety

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-based work
  • Client-focused care

About Sandra

Dr. Sandra Clark is an LPC with 29 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She works with adults and young people on issues like depression, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing life changes, ADHD challenges, and self-esteem struggles.

Her counseling style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are aimed at practical steps to reduce distress and build coping skills. She listens to what matters most and partners with each person to set clear, manageable goals.

Dr. Clark uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in the person’s priorities. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people move toward values-driven action when worry or avoidance gets in the way.

Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings and years supporting children, adolescents, and adults. That experience informs how she steadies people through crises and long-term struggles alike. She has also worked in schools and social service agencies.

She holds a Master of Science in counseling and an Educational Specialist degree, and she completed a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration. She maintains a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential and offers services from Alabama to international clients who connect in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Credentials

Mississippi, Oregon, New Jersey, Arizona, Alabama, Virginia

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Dr. Clark often blends cognitive behavioral work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and small steps toward a meaningful life, useful when worry or avoidance keeps someone stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and then suggest techniques that fit. That collaboration makes it easier to try new strategies and adjust them over time.

The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, structure problem-solving, and support progress between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She helps people dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and anger.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is straightforward and person-focused, emphasizing clear goals and practical steps to manage symptoms and build coping skills.

How long has she practiced counseling?

She brings 29 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, school, and social service settings.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds a Master of Science in counseling, an Educational Specialist degree, a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Alabama.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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