- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life transitions
About Sandra
Sandra Quaife is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 30 years of experience based in Indiana. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family questions, self-esteem issues, and career changes. Sandra also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and works with people navigating life transitions like divorce, loss, or the move into adulthood.
Sandra tends to use practical, evidence-informed techniques in sessions. She often draws on cognitive approaches to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation and tolerating distress. Sandra has worked with clients facing mood concerns, personality-related struggles, post-traumatic stress, and issues around polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. She supports people exploring life purpose, self-love, and the stresses of young adulthood. Her long practice means she has seen many different life situations. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the site buttons to view online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many of Sandra's approaches are practical and skills-focused. Cognitive techniques help people identify and test thoughts that increase anxiety. This work can reduce the grip of worries by practicing new ways of thinking and responding in daily life.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills provide clear strategies for managing strong emotions and improving stress tolerance. These skills include simple exercises for grounding, distress tolerance, and communicating needs more directly, which can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sandra works collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is observed. That collaborative decision-making helps shape what sessions focus on week to week.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations when needed. Phone or shorter check-ins can be useful when bandwidth or time is limited, while video sessions let people work on social anxiety skills like practicing conversation and public speaking in real time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Sandra works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus self-esteem and career questions. Social anxiety and phobia are specifically listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-informed techniques, including cognitive methods and DBT skills, to help people notice thoughts and build coping strategies. Sessions mix conversation with practical skill-building.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of life transitions and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Can I work with her in English or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.