About Sandra
Dr. Sandra Madaris is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for those who find starting therapy difficult.
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She listens first and adapts each conversation to what a person needs in the moment. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that can be used between meetings.
Background and approach
Dr. Madaris uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward meaningful action, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the process focused on the person's own goals.
With 23 years of experience, she has worked with people affected by a wide range of problems. Those include abandonment concerns, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, body image, and substance use struggles among others. She tailors plans to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Her sessions aim to build skills for handling strong emotions, improving communication, and making steady progress. The approach is collaborative - she and the client set goals together and adjust as needed. Many people find the practical focus helpful when they need changes they can apply right away.
Therapeutic approaches offered online and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often helps when someone feels stuck or avoids situations that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing new skills to change them. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit each person's needs and preferences. Together they will track what helps and make adjustments over time so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving options for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work even when travel or timing is difficult.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Experience
- 23 years
- Licensed
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
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