Mirta Z. Sandoval

Mirta Z. Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She draws on practical, straightforward work so people feel heard and supported from the first session.

Before becoming a counselor, she served in the United States Air Force both stateside and overseas. That background shaped her sense of discipline and respect for different cultures. She has spent much of her career working with people who have faced trauma, loss, and difficult transitions.

Her approach is tailored to each person. She leans on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when people need short-term goal-setting and clear steps forward.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and small steps to reach them. Expect straightforward guidance, thoughtful questions, and encouragement to try new ways of coping.

Mirta practices in Texas and works in English. If you’re weighing therapy, she asks only that you try a few sessions before deciding if it’s right for you. You can start by completing the match questionnaire and scheduling a session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what each person brings to session. It emphasizes empathy and respect, and it helps people feel understood as they explore difficult emotions like anger or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It gives clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and to try new actions, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and depression.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses gentle questioning to build motivation and set small, achievable goals that fit a person’s values.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide what methods to try based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That way treatment is adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively through remote sessions, while tailoring pace and homework so work fits into everyday life.