My name is Maria Sands. I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work and a State license to practice Social Work in Louisiana. I practice from a Bio-Psycho-Social perspective; that is, I look at the whole person as an Individual who is also part of society. I have worked in medical and psychiatric venues which adds to my ability to address issues such as comorbidities and psychotropic medications. My specialties include Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. I use CBT, Deep Relaxation Techniques, Self-Affirmations and Journaling among other techniques and treatment approaches to address these disorders. I have had a good deal of experience with adults and the elderly with pre-existing conditions, such as kidney failure. I think I can help because I come from a Bio-Psycho-Social perspective and because I tailor my treatment approach to the clients I am treating. Different techniques work better for different people.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
LA LCSW 4151
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It’s hard to type without bittersweet tears flowing. I was very nervous to tell anyone anything. We hold the power of life and destruction in our tongues. So I’d rather not speak negatively at all. As soon as I heard her voice and then the first thing she said to me, I realized immediately. I knew I was right where I needed to be and doing exactly what I needed to do. Now looking back, it reminds me of running to flop down on my late grandmother’s bed and telling her everything I was upset about. Then hearing her sweet voice tell me everything was going to be alright. Except it’s an actual professional who helps with the process of making things already within myself and dealing with life’s inappropriate constraints.
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Maria has been such a supportive and wonderful therapist who really listens and understands. She is very thoughtful and compassionate. I love her!!!
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
My therapist was very much Approval for what I was seeking out to find help with.
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Maria is a caring and skilled therapist.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Maria Sand knows what's up. She says what you actually need to hear and understands the real issues that you're dealing with.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
We have only been in a couple sessions so far, & a handful of messages, but I am very comfortable with her faster than I thought I’d be… & that speaks to the supportive and kind person she is.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
