Hi, my name is Sandy Elder, I am happy you are looking into starting your healing journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have been working in the field of Social Services for over 10 years. I completed my master's degree in social work at Simmons school of social work. I empathize with individuals living the human experience; and all the trials and tribulations that may arise as we are living this journey of life. Situations in life can sometimes leave us broken, rough and ridged. I understand that the first step can be the hardest. Welcome to your mindful healing journey. I utilize various different therapeutic modalities with a focus on strengths to assist in becoming aware of negative, inaccurate thinking traps that may keep us stuck in rumination. My practice focuses on living in the moment and building a life worth living through developing healthy ways to cope with stress, change behaviors, and regulation of emotions. I collaborate with clients through using a unique and individualized approach to help empower you to recognize and build on your own strengths. I do this by through focusing on your strengths and working in collaboration to create client centered treatment goals and providing guidance and skills to assist you in reaching those goals.
| Qualifications: | Simmons School of Social Work |
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| Academic Suffixes: | LCSW , MA |
| Expertise: | Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Stress, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women |