Dr. Sandra Moreland , OR Psychologist 1122

Dr. Sandra Moreland is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate degree in psychology from the University of Oregon and holds an Oregon psychologist license (OR Psychologist 1122). She has extensive clinical experience working with adults across the lifespan, addressing common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, and persistent pain.

Her work also focuses on grief and loss, declining motivation, and difficulties with self-esteem and confidence. She supports clients navigating life transitions and the emotional impacts of chronic illness, aging, and social isolation, helping people rebuild purpose and cope with ongoing challenges.

In her practice she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and approaches grounded in neuroscience to create practical, evidence-informed strategies. These methods are used to help clients notice patterns, develop new skills, and make values-driven changes that fit their daily lives.

When working together, she strives to be compassionate and nonjudgmental. She takes a collaborative approach to set clear goals and tailors interventions to each person, creating individualized plans that reflect the concerns a client brings to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values. It emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building practical skills to move forward, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT teaches concrete strategies for managing symptoms of depression, panic, and social anxiety, and for improving coping with chronic pain or life changes.

Mindfulness-based practices encourage present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques often complement ACT and CBT by helping clients build calmness and perspective.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Moreland works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit their situation. This collaborative effort helps determine whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a blend of techniques will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt these modalities to provide structured, goal-oriented work that fits each client’s routine.