Dr. Sandra Smith, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 24 years in practice

Dr. Sandra Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 103299-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1679040695 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Sandra

Dr. Sandra Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and major life changes. She supports those dealing with grief, addiction, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, attention challenges, and career concerns.

Sandra brings a calm, straightforward presence to the work. She practices as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and has 24 years of experience in counseling, coaching, and college teaching. That background includes hospital work on crisis teams and emergency departments, maternity and NICU settings, and years as a clinician in a prison setting.

Background and approach

She has worked with people who have faced moderate to severe mental health needs and challenging life circumstances. Sandra describes her style as warm and interactive. Sessions are collaborative - she listens first, then helps people figure out practical steps.

She avoids judgment and favors clear communication and empathy during conversations. Her approach looks at the whole picture of a person and their relationships. Sandra considers history, social supports, physical health, spiritual beliefs, finances, and daily routines when helping someone make change.

She offers strategies for coping, behavior change, and rebuilding trust after trauma or abuse. She also brings experience researching relationship and marriage programs and has helped people work through communication problems, infidelity, codependency, and blended family challenges. Sandra speaks English and Spanish, and she works with people both inside the United States and internationally.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hearing impaired
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love

Approaches Sandra names

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Online support

How her methods translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, using warm listening and collaboration to build trust and guide change.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions can fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for ongoing coaching, quick updates, or when written reflection helps someone process between sessions. These options make it easier to access care across time zones and schedules while keeping the focus on clear, collaborative treatment.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Sandra supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She listens first and then helps people set practical, achievable steps that fit their goals.

What is her professional background?

She has 24 years of experience in counseling, coaching, and teaching at the college level, plus clinical work in hospitals and prison settings, including crisis and emergency care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with practice ties to Utah. The profile lists UT LCSW as her credential detail.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She works with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for care.

How does cost and payment work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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