Dr. Sandra Madaris

Dr. Sandra Madaris helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She greets new clients with straightforward care and respect. Her tone is calm and matter-of-fact, and she focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions.

She works to shape each conversation to match what a person needs right now. That can mean short-term strategies for coping with strong emotions or longer work on patterns that keep repeating. She emphasizes clear goals and small changes that add up over time.

Her approach draws on familiar therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those methods are used to help with emotion regulation, triggers tied to trauma, substance use struggles, and problems with self-worth.

Dr. Madaris holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, and is also listed as CSW. She has practiced in Georgia for more than two decades and brings practical experience to day-to-day problems like caregiver stress, relationship communication issues, and concerns tied to major life changes.

Conversations are collaborative and tailored. She aims to meet people where they are and help them build skills that fit real life. If you feel unsure about taking a first step, she recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and will work at a pace that feels manageable.

How therapy methods translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for depression, anxiety, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to problems like low self-esteem or mood swings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and everyday challenges to decide which methods fit best. That process is collaborative, and plans can change as needs evolve.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between other obligations. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice so those tools work over distance, and the focus remains on helping people use what they learn in daily life.