Vanessa Sandor (She/her/hers)

LCSW, CASAC
Accepting Clients

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Clinical Social Worker in Amherst, NY

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective treatment. Collaboration and the invitation of sharing experiences is key. I believe that everyone has the opportunity to explore, grow, and change, if they choose to. Life can be challenging for us all at times. Treatment is an opportunity to navigate how to cope with those challenges together. Treatment is an opportunity to take care of ourselves in the best way possible. Whatever that may mean or look like for you.

My Background and Approach

I have experience in a variety of clinical settings. I have experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Detoxication - Withdrawal and Stabilization Services, Outpatient Services, and Research settings. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, solution-focused treatment, emotion regulation training (direct experiencing of emotion), relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, breathwork - including diaphragmatic and coherent breathing techniques, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - tapping, mindful movement, grounding techniques, to name a few. Bottom-up interventions - somatic/body-based and mindfulness approaches are primarily offered which are rooted neuroscience and research. I have over 16 years of experience delivering high quality treatment. If you choose to work with me, I am confident you'll find the support you need to help you figure out what's next for you and perhaps help you begin to feel better.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dance / Movement Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR)

At A Glance

  • Experience: 18 years of practice

Info

Email Vanessa
2372 Sweet Home Road Suite 4B
Amherst, NY 14228

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