Mirta Z. Sandoval , LPC

Mirta Z. Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in the social sciences. The LPC designation indicates a state license to practice as a professional counselor, and the national certification reflects adherence to recognized professional standards. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, she served both stateside and overseas, and that experience has informed her work with diverse populations.

Throughout her career she has assisted individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses self-esteem concerns, addictions, stress, coping with life changes, and related challenges. Additional areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, family conflict, and midlife transitions.

Mirta approaches counseling in a culturally sensitive manner and adapts her methods to meet each client’s unique needs. Her style is empathetic, caring, and open-minded, and she tailors treatment plans to the presenting problems rather than using a single fixed method. She encourages people to explore counseling and then decide whether it is the right fit, working collaboratively to address concerns so clients do not have to manage them alone.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mirta Z. Sandoval

Mirta draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and creates a supportive environment where personal goals and values shape the work; it is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and adjustment to life changes. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward change, which can be useful for coping with specific problems and moving forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Mirta collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a plan that is responsive and practical for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to work closely with clients toward meaningful progress.