Sandra Paolini, , Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  in California

Sandra Paolini

Accepting Clients

I specialize in panic disorder, anxiety & agoraphobia, combining 20 years of clinical training with my own journey through these challenges.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Group

About My Clients

You've been living with panic attacks, anxiety, or agoraphobia longer than you'd like to admit. You've tried managing it, controlling it, thinking your way out of it—none of it lasts. Your world may have gotten smaller, shaped by what you're afraid might happen. You're exhausted from the constant vigilance and tired of fighting. You want real freedom, not just coping strategies. You're ready to change your relationship with panic and take your life back.

My Background and Approach

With over 20 years of experience—including specialized training in ACT, CBT, and nervous system-informed practices—I help clients break free from chronic anxiety, panic, and reactive patterns that keep them stuck. My approach is direct, experiential, and tailored to your nervous system, not just your thoughts. We’ll work together to build practical strategies that hold up under pressure and create real movement in your life. I bring a background not only in psychotherapy but also in evidence-based body-mind methods like Yoga Nidra—used to regulate the system and rewire patterns at the root. Whether you're dealing with agoraphobia, burnout, or looping thoughts, I meet you where you are, and we work from there.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I’m here for the people who’ve outgrown surface-level self-help and are ready to do the deeper work. My practice is rooted in the belief that real change isn’t about coping better—it’s about becoming more free, more awake, and more aligned with who you really are. That means working with your nervous system, your energy, and your history—not against them. I support clients of all identities and backgrounds, especially those who feel like they don’t fit into boxes—because I don’t either. I’m passionate about disrupting the internalized roles and patterns that keep us playing small. I believe in critical thinking, fierce compassion, and the power of honest connection as a force for transformation.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 22 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 175/session

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