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Sandra Graham

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Sandra Graham, LPC, LPCC

Tennessee

Licensed counselor - Anger and relationship concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC, LPCC
  • LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 4899; LPCC, Kentucky / 300851
  • NPI1467195388
  • Experience25 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTennessee

About

  • Anger management skills
  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Family pattern work

About Sandra

Sandra Graham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 25 years of experience in Tennessee and Kentucky. She works with adults who are dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, and related concerns. Sandra writes plainly and focuses on practical ways to manage strong feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her background includes work in a residential treatment center with children and adolescents ages 5 to 17 who had co-occurring disorders and behavioral or developmental challenges. She has also worked in outpatient community mental health and in home-based counseling. Those settings shaped a direct, skills-focused style that aims to steady moments of crisis and lower ongoing stress.

Sandra uses a mix of approaches to help people notice their patterns, test small changes, and build skills for better responses. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness-based methods are used to increase awareness of emotional and physical cues before anger escalates.

Attachment-based and client-centered ideas inform how she looks at relationships and family patterns. That perspective helps when anger ties to abandonment, family of origin issues, or blended family dynamics. Sandra also brings experience working with addiction, domestic violence-related issues, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect decades of front-line clinical work. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options when they begin the intake steps.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful reactions. It is often used for managing persistent anger, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical experiments to change patterns that fuel anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to spot early signs of escalation and pause before reacting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice is based on what the person wants to change, how they respond to different techniques, and what feels workable in their routine.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, caregiving, and treatment for physical health problems. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and practice skills between sessions while staying engaged in everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Tennessee, Kentucky

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does she address?

She helps with anger that shows up as snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and reactions tied to family patterns or past trauma.

What is her general approach to handling anger?

She uses practical skill-building grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, plus mindfulness and attachment-informed work to change responses over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional work experience across residential treatment, outpatient community mental health, and home-based counseling.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Tennessee; her licenses include TN LPC and KY LPCC.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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