Sandra

Sandra Landers

Psychotherapist

“I'm here for you as your psychotherapist and together, we work through difficulties using practical steps and tools; figure out what's getting in the way of getting what you want; decide how to create the changes necessary to meet the meaningful goals in your life because.... Nothing changes if You change nothing! https://www.calmmatters.com ”

About Me

It definitely takes courage to reach out but it feels easier to say what and how you feel to someone you don’t know. What I can be for you is that someone who truly listens, in a safe space where you feel heard and understood. So you don’t have to face life's challenges alone or worry about being judged. I've held that supportive space open for over two decades of experience for people from all cultures, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientation.

Approach

In getting to solutions and taking practical steps for change, we talk about how the issues or problems developed and the impact on your feelings and behavior with people or situations in your life. We discuss what changes make sense and how to test them out using specific behavioral tools I've collected over my 20 plus years in practice. This allows us to work on those issues/problems with steady, practical progress.
Contact Sandra

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Depression Anxiety Trauma Dissociative Disorder Multicultural Adjustment

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Department of Professional Regulation

Licensed Clinical SOCIAL WORKER

Qualifications

University of Toronto

Service Areas

Calm Matters, LLC

In-person & Online

Port Charlotte, Florida 33953

United States

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