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Online therapist

Sandry Esquivel

Compassionate family-focused therapy

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Sandry

Sandry Esquivel is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, and she helps people manage anger, build self-esteem, and handle major life changes. Sandry meets clients in English and Spanish and draws on practical guidance to help them move forward.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into therapy. Sessions aim to identify those strengths and use them to address current problems.

Background and approach

Sandry offers support while encouraging clients to try different strategies that fit their life. Her work includes attention to blended family issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses workplace stress, guilt and shame, and women’s issues, along with process addictions and matters related to immigration, HIV/AIDS, and end-of-life concerns.

Sandry uses evidence-based techniques to target specific patterns that cause strain in relationships and daily life. Therapy is practical and focused on real-world changes, such as improving how people talk, setting healthier boundaries, and managing strong emotions. Her approach balances guidance with respect for each person’s goals.

For parents and family members searching for clearer communication and more stability at home, Sandry offers steady, experienced support. She aims to help people make steps they can sustain over time.

Online approaches for family and relationship support

Sandry uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing patterns that cause stress in relationships. One approach helps people and partners notice unhelpful interaction patterns and replace them with clearer, calmer ways of communicating. This kind of work is useful for recurring arguments and family tensions.

Another approach emphasizes building coping skills for strong emotions like anger and shame. It teaches short exercises for calming down, setting boundaries, and making choices that match your values. These skills help when life changes or stress makes it hard to think clearly.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation. If something doesn't feel right, adjustments are made so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together. Video calls let people see each other and practice communication in real time. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to check in between longer sessions. These options help people access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing family and work life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sandry address?
She works with relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like blended family issues and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and supportive. She helps clients identify strengths and tries simple, real-life steps to improve relationships and emotional reactions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience helping people with addictions, family conflict, anger management, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 126693, practicing in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Anger management
Experience
9 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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