Dr. Sandra Madaris

Dr. Sandra Madaris is a licensed social worker in Georgia who helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She uses a respectful and compassionate approach and aims to meet each person where they are. Her way of working focuses on practical steps and honest conversation to address what's causing distress now.

With 23 years of experience, Sandra shapes each session around the individual’s needs. She adjusts conversations and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. People can expect a calm, steady presence and straightforward guidance on coping skills and next steps.

Her background includes a mix of evidence-informed therapies. Sandra draws from approaches that emphasize identifying patterns of thought and behavior, building emotional awareness, and clarifying personal values. This variety helps when problems involve anger, addiction, or long-standing relationship patterns.

Sessions tend to focus on small, achievable changes. That might mean learning new ways to respond to triggers, practicing emotion regulation skills, or trying values-based actions outside of sessions. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so clients can see what’s changing.

She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sandra works in English and does not accept international clients. The practical steps to begin are simple and designed to reduce extra stress for someone taking the first step.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values while accepting difficult emotions. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of living the life you want.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for depression, low self-esteem, and for managing strong reactions like anger.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These tools can be useful when someone needs immediate strategies to reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to choose or blend methods that fit. That collaboration helps tailor a plan that feels realistic and relevant to each person’s life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reduce travel time. It also allows practical work between sessions, such as trying new strategies during the week and reporting back. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking so you know what will be offered. The emphasis is on making therapy usable in everyday life rather than on a single method.