Magalis Sandoval

Magalis Sandoval is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of mental health experience. She greets clients with a practical, direct approach and aims to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and life changes in ways that fit their daily lives.

She started in human services in 2006, working with at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence. Since 2011 she has practiced as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and has worked extensively in addiction and trauma settings. That background shapes how she listens and what she notices when someone first reaches out.

Magalis uses client-centered techniques to meet people where they are. She also draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness practices to help clients see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

She also incorporates motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies. That combination is meant to support clearer goals, practical steps, and short-term skill building. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes rather than big overnight shifts.

Magalis offers services in English and Spanish from Florida. Her schedule varies and she typically responds to messages within one business day. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person’s concerns without judgment. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, asks reflective questions, and supports clients in defining their own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework aimed at reducing anxiety, improving mood, and addressing anger or addictive behaviors.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and calming practices that can reduce reactivity and stress. These exercises can be practiced together in session and then used throughout the week to manage emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to keep using.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling, fewer travel needs, and fitting sessions into a work or parenting day. Video, audio call, and live chat are noted as offered in the biography, but confirm format options when booking. Online sessions can support steady progress by making short check-ins and regular skill practice simpler to fit into everyday life.