- Guilt and shame
- Attachment concerns
- Chronic illness support
About Sandra
Sandra Norris is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Sandra also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, sexuality, and women's issues.
Sandra frames her work around how a person is coping day to day. She focuses on getting to the deeper feelings beneath behavior and symptoms. Sessions are practical and centered on what a person needs right now. She talks with clients about what matters most and how to move toward those aims.
Her counseling approach grew out of a people-centered training at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. That background led her to emphasize listening first and then planning steps together. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client's goals guide decisions about technique and pace.
In session Sandra helps people name difficult emotions such as guilt and shame, then looks at the situations and beliefs that keep those feelings active. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at shifting unhelpful patterns and improving everyday coping. The work balances emotional awareness with practical steps for change.
People who choose her often want straightforward conversation about feelings and choices. Sandra aims to help clients clarify what they want to be different and to practice changes that fit their daily lives.
Approach to therapeutic methods and online work
Two evidence-based techniques she draws on are person-centered work and methods that focus on identifying and processing difficult emotions. Person-centered work means the conversation starts with how someone is coping and what matters most to them. Emotion-focused techniques involve naming feelings like guilt or shame, tracking when those feelings come up, and practicing new responses that reduce their grip.Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Sandra works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in as the work proceeds and adjusts the approach based on what proves helpful in real life.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use a quieter setting or turn off the camera when that helps them engage. Licensed professionals, including this counselor, will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit practical needs and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside issues like trauma, relationship trouble, depression, and life changes.
How does she approach therapy with someone stuck in shame?
She starts by listening to how a person is coping now, then helps name deeper feelings and find practical steps forward.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She completed counseling training at Eastern Mennonite University and has 14 years of experience in clinical work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available with her?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.