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Anita Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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Chula Vista, CA 91911
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I'm Anita Sandler, a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health clinics. I have had great success helping clients overcome symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also provide counseling to couples/families to increase communication skills, and to survivors of domestic violence to help recapture their confidence. The theoretical orientation that I prefer is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected.
I communicate in a fairly direct way with my clients. Not only do I provide them with skills, but I like to provide information about why the skills work. My tone is soft and friendly. Although I provide treatment through telehealth platforms, I strive to make eye contact with clients so that I can ensure them that I am thoroughly engaged in the process.
The first sessions consist of sharing information about myself, telehealth sessions, the limits of confidentiality, and policies related to scheduling appointments. Then I'll ask about you and your reasons for seeking treatment. If you think we might be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out today.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Anita Sandler now - (619) 503-7966
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- Elevance
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Anita Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 38555 Anita Sandler
- In Practice for 28 Years
- Attended Pepperdine University, MA
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Atascadero, CA 93422
(323) 205-7088Nearby Areas
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Anita Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT