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Dr. Sandra Clark

Dr. Sandra Clark, LPC

Therapist · Alabama · 29+ years of experience

Practical care for stress, mood, and life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Alabama
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Mississippi)
LPC · No. 0804
License (Oregon)
LPC · No. C7243
License (New Jersey)
LPC · No. 37PC00921200
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-21782
License (Alabama)
LPC · No. LPC02893
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701015537
NPI
1205142106

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  • 29 years experience
  • Focus on aging
  • Evidence-based methods

About Sandra

Dr. Sandra Clark helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports people coping with ADHD, bipolar mood changes, intimacy worries, life transitions, and aging and geriatric issues. Dr. Clark has nearly three decades of clinical experience and approaches each person with practical, straightforward care.

She listens first and then works with clients to set clear, short-term goals. Sessions focus on skills people can use between visits, including ways to rethink unhelpful thoughts and to make values-based choices. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change patterns that cause distress.

Her background includes work across inpatient and outpatient settings, schools, and social service agencies. That experience shaped her approach to people dealing with severe mood challenges, substance use, anger problems, and disruptive behaviors in young people. She brings familiarity with both crisis situations and long-term recovery work.

Dr. Clark holds a Master of Science in Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree, and she lists LPC as a credential. Those qualifications support long-term practice and supervision roles in clinical settings.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The process aims to match needs with practical treatment ideas and clear next steps.

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

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a meaningful life even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Dr. Clark will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She combines approaches when helpful and checks in regularly to adjust the plan together.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when a quick update is helpful, or video appointments when face-to-face interaction matters. Many people find remote sessions help maintain consistency while they work on concrete skills and decision-making.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and aging and geriatric concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-focused. She listens, sets clear short-term goals, and teaches skills to use between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 29 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, schools, and social service agencies, working with mood disorders, substance use, and disruptive behaviors.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds a Master of Science in Counseling, an Educational Specialist degree, and lists LPC as a credential. Her practice is based in Alabama.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is listed as accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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