Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certified in EMDR Therapy
Sandra Stanford
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do. - Brene Brown
MS, MH13286
Biography
Sandra B. Stanford has a heart for people who find themselves in hard situations. Because of this passion she earned her Master’s Degree in Psychological Counseling. Her work with clients is collaborative working alongside the client to help in the healing process. Sandra’s goal is to help clients recognize, define, and achieve growth and healing in their hearts and home.
Sandra is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a powerful psychotherapy approach that has helped an estimated two million people of all ages relieve many types of psychological distress. Learn more about EMDR therapy.
Do you struggle with Behavioral Addictions such as smoking, gambling, shopping, or eating? Sandra is trained in Feeling State Addictions Protocol which utilizes EMDR therapy in identifying the positive feeling associated with these behaviors and reducing and/or eliminating them.
Sandra enjoys working with couples and is certified in the Prepare & Enrich program. She is trained in Emotional Intimacy which teaches couples how to connect on a deeper level; addressing areas of communication, conflict resolution, empathy, needs, and forgiveness. She also works with couples who are broken from an affair and desire healing. It’s a hard process, but it’s worth it! Visit her page about in-depth counseling here.
Sandra offers a faith based weekend intensive retreat for couples. Click here for more information.
Sandra is a Certified Daring Way ™ Facilitator utilizing the work of Brene’ Brown. Email Sandra if you would like to be notified about upcoming workshops, retreats, and groups she may be offering to the public.
Sandra is a member of Florida Mental Health Counselors Association.
Sandra and her husband, David, have been married over 30 years and have two adult children, Jonathan and Anna Beth, a son in love, Christopher, grandson Ashton and 2 Airedale grand-dogs Sherlock and Weta.
Speciality areas
- Anxiety Counseling
- Emotions
- Couples Counseling (Dating & Marriage)
- Family & Parenting Issues
- Depression
- Grief (see Grief Counseling)
- EMDR
- Chronic Headaches & Migraines
You can find out more about Sandra from her website located at heartandhomecounseling.com
Sandra is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University (Orlando Campus) and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Contact
Email: sandra@chariscounselingcenter.com
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, & Friday: Titusville office (1067 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780)
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Sandra offers an initial free 15 minute phone consultation. Simply provide a little information and we’ll then contact you to schedule the consult.
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