Therapist profile
Sandra Rico, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH10434
- NPI1760787220
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT for behavior
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered care
About Sandra
Sandra Rico is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.
She focuses on everyday problems that pile up until they feel overwhelming. That can look like snapping at loved ones, feeling stuck at work, or carrying resentment that keeps growing. In practical sessions she helps people name the patterns that feed anger and stress, and she practices straightforward skills to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
Sandra uses a mix of approaches grounded in therapy models such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts, try new ways of responding, and use mindful awareness to interrupt automatic reactions. Conversations include real-life practice and short exercises to try between sessions.
Her work also addresses related areas like parenting strain, intimacy problems, body image concerns, and co-occurring mood conditions including bipolar and ADHD. She pays attention to how past loss, trauma, or relationship ruptures affect present-day anger and coping. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier behavior, not quick fixes.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's concerns, helping people clarify what matters most and decide next steps. It can help when anger feels connected to identity, relationships, or long-standing patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors. Online work often includes brief behavioral experiments and thought records to try between sessions, which can change how anger shows up day to day. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotional triggers.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques that fit personal needs and preferences.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work, childcare, or travel schedules. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed, not having to commute, and options that can match a quieter time in the day. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices effectively in a remote setting.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with everyday anger like snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, and built-up resentment, along with related concerns such as stress and trauma.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to identify triggers, test new reactions, and practice calming skills in real life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.