- Guilt and shame
- Depression and anxiety
- Spanish and English
About Sandra
Sandra Huerta is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 10 years of experience. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and the hard shifts that come with life changes. Sandra speaks both English and Spanish.
She helps people talk through guilt and shame that follows things they did or didn’t do, and she addresses attachment and abandonment concerns. Sandra also supports clients facing body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and isolation. Communication problems, control issues, and decisions around divorce or separation are within her scope of work.
Sandra describes her style as client-centered. That means sessions focus on the person in front of her and what feels most useful in the moment. She aims to work without judgment and to shape treatment around each person’s priorities and pace.
Practical matters are part of the work. Sandra helps people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice skills between sessions. She addresses mood challenges and money-related stress alongside emotional concerns when that is helpful.
Her bilingual ability lets Spanish speakers speak in the language they prefer. Sandra’s background over a decade includes clinical settings where she supported adults with a range of mood and relationship issues. To begin, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques often used in clinical practice include client-centered work and structured skill practice. Client-centered work focuses on the person's current concerns and priorities, letting the conversation guide which issues are addressed and which skills are practiced. Structured skill practice involves learning concrete ways to manage anxiety, improve communication, or handle guilt and shame, then trying those skills between sessions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, listen to what matters most, and check in about what is and isn’t helping. Together they adjust the focus and methods so the work fits the client's goals and pace.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If you prefer Spanish or English, note that she provides sessions in both languages. Ask about the exact session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Additional focus includes guilt and shame, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes the individual's concerns and goals. Sessions focus on practical changes and on what the client finds most useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on mood and relationship issues. That experience includes supporting Spanish-speaking clients.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.