About Sandry
Sandry Esquivel is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship strain, family conflict, anger, self-esteem problems, and major life changes. She works in English and Spanish and draws on practical problem-solving in sessions.
She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and brings a supportive presence to help people build on existing strengths. Her style is collaborative and respectful; she helps people name patterns and try new ways of handling difficult moments.
How Sandry works
Sessions aim to be straightforward and solution-focused so progress feels useful from the start. Sandry has worked with concerns that include blended family challenges, communication problems, and issues rooted in family of origin. She also supports people facing guilt and shame, process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use, workplace stress, immigration-related worries, and women's issues.
She has experience with HIV/AIDS and end-of-life or hospice counseling. Therapy sessions can include talking through recent conflicts, practicing different communication approaches, and developing coping strategies for strong emotions. She encourages realistic goals and small steps that fit into everyday life.
Her approach balances empathy with practical next steps so people can try changes between sessions. People often choose video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for convenience. Sandry guides clients through a matching and scheduling process so sessions align with each person’s needs and availability.
What Sandry works with
The areas below are the ones Sandry selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches for online relationship and family work
Sandry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change and emotional understanding. One approach helps people learn new communication patterns and clearer ways to express needs, which can reduce repeated conflict and improve day-to-day interactions. Another approach concentrates on coping skills for strong emotions like anger and shame, teaching practical strategies to name feelings, calm down, and respond differently when stress is high.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That means checking in about what feels useful, trying approaches in session, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when conversation and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.
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