Therapist profile
Dr. Sandra Clark, LPC
Alabama
LPC counselor - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Mississippi / 0804; LPC, Oregon / C7243; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00921200; LPC, Arizona / LPC-21782; LPC, Alabama / LPC02893; LPC, Virginia / 0701015537
- NPI1205142106
- Experience29 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Anger management
- CBT and ACT methods
- Family issues support
About Sandra
Dr. Sandra Clark is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 29 years of clinical experience. She helps people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, parenting issues, and problems with self-esteem and intimacy. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Her background includes long-term roles in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked as a psychologist/qualified mental health professional in a state hospital and as a program director at an outpatient clinic. That work involved supporting people with mood disorders, substance use concerns, unmanaged anger, and disruptive mood difficulties.
Her approach draws on methods that encourage practical coping and clearer thinking. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is part of her toolkit when values and meaningful action matter to a client.
Dr. Clark also uses client-centered and narrative techniques to help people tell their story and reframe painful experiences. Solution-focused methods are used when someone wants brief, goal-oriented steps to lower emotional reactivity and move forward.
Her style emphasizes straightforward discussion, skill-building, and realistic problem solving. People meet to talk through triggers, practice new responses, and set small goals for change. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful when anger is tied to values conflicts or when motivation to change feels unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger cycling. It provides concrete practices for catching triggers, testing beliefs, and trying different reactions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes clear listening and feedback so people feel heard while they work on their responses.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, whether that means learning specific CBT skills, practicing ACT exercises, or using narrative techniques to reframe events. The plan can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions let them practice skills in their daily routine and apply new responses between meetings.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Oregon, New Jersey, Arizona, Alabama, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with snapping at loved ones, buildup of resentment, unmanaged frustration, and related relationship conflicts.
How would she approach work on temper and reactivity?
She uses practical skill-building, such as CBT techniques to spot thought patterns and behavioral work to change reactions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 29 years of experience including inpatient hospital work and seven years as an outpatient program director working with mood and substance concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC credentials and practices from Alabama.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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