Maria Sandoval, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 21 years in practice

Maria Sandoval is a licensed social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 364465-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1659012128 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Maria

Maria Sandoval is a licensed social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She offers steady support in a calm, nonjudgmental way so clients can talk through what matters most to them. Maria emphasizes clear, practical steps and emotional validation so people feel heard and understood as they make changes.

With 21 years of experience practicing in Utah, Maria draws on a wide clinical background to address stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and career concerns.

Background and approach

She works with individuals to identify patterns that get in the way and to build skills for better coping and clearer communication. Sessions focus on the problems clients bring and on realistic ways to move forward. Maria creates a straightforward space for honest conversation.

She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and suggests concrete strategies that clients can try between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to both feelings and practical steps. She tailors the pace and focus to each person’s needs, balancing emotional work with skill-building.

Maria encourages small experiments - new ways of speaking, setting boundaries, or managing stress - that add up over time. People who come to Maria often want a thoughtful, experienced guide who listens closely and helps turn insight into action. Her approach is patient and solution-minded, centered on helping clients regain confidence and direction.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many clients respond well to structured, skills-focused work that helps change unhelpful patterns. One evidence-based method Maria uses teaches concrete skills for managing stress, anxiety, and daily challenges. It focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing alternate responses that reduce distress and improve functioning.

Another helpful approach centers on improving relationships and communication. This work helps people notice interaction patterns, practice new ways of speaking and listening, and set clearer boundaries so connections feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they set practical goals and try approaches in real life, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone needs to touch base between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps people with relationship struggles, family conflict, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, and career questions.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions mix listening, reflection, and practical suggestions. The focus is on clear steps clients can try between meetings as well as talking through feelings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional work experience providing mental health support in various settings.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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