"Sandra is inquisitive and curious, and she has a keen interest to better understand an individual or a situation. She is unafraid to ask questions and is gentle in her approach. I have witnessed her natural tendency to be the listener, as well as her pursuit to clarify, encourage, and be the simple presence that supports others to share. Sandra builds rapport and fosters trust in relationships with people around her. She understands the value of collaboration."

"I'm so happy to hear that James has been opening up in sessions. We've been working really hard with him. Since his sessions with you, he's been acting completely different, not in a bad way. He is being more helpful around the house, kinder to his younger siblings, he's out of his room and drawing again. It's like a switch went off or something. We as a team are making good head way with him."

"This is my first time letting feelings out. I was holding years of mental pain. I haven't needed to cut because sharing my feelings was permanent relief, not just 2 seconds. You’re the only therapist who has cared. I imagine talking to you during the week to organize my thoughts until next session. Once you let stuff out, you start to get happier because you know you have someone to talk to. You don't realize you need help until you start receiving it." 

"Therapy has helped me because I can actually talk without having to worry about judgmental advice. It's a set time where I can do it and there's a good amount of time between sessions. Since I've had not amazing people in the past, it's nice to have a break where I can actually talk about it. Changes I've seen is I'm not wanting to hurt myself as much and suicidal thoughts is not that much, starting to understand my emotions better, better at keeping my anger at bay and not having sporadic reactions, not acting impulsively and thinking about things more."

"Jen is doing a lot better now. Thank you for being part of her process and journey. You are definitely in the right field! You connect very well with teens. You have done a really good job of building rapport with Jen and making her feel comfortable. Keep up the good work! :)"

"One of the main points I took away is not being afraid to show how I'm actually feeling because I don't want to create a false connection. Continue to tell my friends how I'm coping with things and feeling because that will make our friendship stronger. Continue to show the good and the bad of me. Not only the positive sides but the depth. I'll continue setting boundaries and I'm proud of speaking up!" 

"The times we have together, I feel so at peace. Compared to my four counselors since middle school, I never felt relief because they were missing the core aspect, which is God. Not only do you call me out when I’m stubborn and silly, you remind me what’s actually important. You add the important element that is so needed. It gives me peace and comfort to see things in a new perspective, rather than my cloudy, dark lens. This is the first time my heart has breathed in a while. If you can help me, a procrastinating kid, you will bless so many others."

"Sandra is quick to listen and slow to speak. While her character is gentle and empathetic, she boldly and firmly shares wisdom grounded in Truth. She genuinely loves and leads others as reflected in Scripture. My relationship with Sandra has naturally challenged me to fight for freedom in various aspects of my life."

"I have been learning to look at things in life differently and get serious about believing in myself with the power of prayer and self-discipline, setting goals that are attainable and working on them and reaching some of them which is absolutely encouraging. You have guided me through this path to self-improvement and self-preservation and I am forever grateful. It has been my gift to meet a counselor of faith with similar beliefs and a visible love for Christ, so joyful and positive, that it is as if you are a light shining for Christ in this dark world. I pray for you and your ministry in supporting and lifting people up through your empathetic and thoughtful and caring manner of communication.  I would greatly recommend you as a counselor in a Christian or secular setting because you are gifted with the ability to listen and reach out and encourage where we are."

- Kay (55yo). Seen for depression and self-esteem.

"With kindness and gentleness, Sandra welcomes individuals to open their minds and hearts to receive answers and direction through her counseling. Going beyond what education, training and experience can provide, she is able to listen and draw out what is in the heart of an individual, finding the root issues that feed problems. This inner knowledge comes from Sandra’s relationship with Christ, and out of that relationship as well, she conveys compassion, affirming each individual’s intrinsic worth to God who chose them and loves them unconditionally. This instills hope and I have witnessed the fruit of changed lives under her care! 

For me personally on one occasion in a friendly exchange without Sandra having prior knowledge of something I was grappling with, she proceeded to reveal the answer I needed to hear. Timely words of knowledge can set us free in a moment! I’m very grateful for the blessing of knowing Sandra and the difference she is making changing one heart at a time!"