- Practical coping skills
- Respectful listening
- Personalized plans
About Sandra
Dr. Sandra Madaris is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet each person where they are. Her tone is warm and straightforward for people who may feel unsure about starting therapy.
With 23 years of experience, she adapts sessions to fit what each person needs. Conversations focus on immediate concerns first, then practical steps to build coping skills and resilience. She keeps language plain and avoids jargon so clients can use what they learn right away.
Her background includes long-term work in settings that addressed substance use and trauma-related problems. She combines several therapy methods to craft plans that match a person’s goals and situation. This often means practicing new ways to respond to triggers and strengthening healthy boundaries.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try different ways of handling hard moments. She emphasizes small, doable changes over big promises. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who value a direct but compassionate listener tend to feel comfortable working with her. She is based in Georgia and works in English. Prospective clients should use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It emphasizes values-guided action, which can help with issues like depression, codependency, and substance use. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors. It is useful for managing low mood, anger, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and changing emotional responses that drive painful interactions and internal distress; it can support healing from trauma and attachment wounds.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to share what helps and what doesn’t so the process stays collaborative.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can be helpful on hectic days. The focus is on practical ways to make therapy usable in everyday life while working toward steady improvement.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Madaris address?
She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, and substance-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate with everyday language. Sessions focus on practical steps, listening closely, and tailoring the conversation to the person’s needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with substance use and trauma-related concerns. That history informs a problem-solving, supportive approach.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.