Sandra Hanson, L.M.H.C.
Sandy graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2016 with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Sandra holds the following licenses:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (State of New York)
- Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Certification in SYMBIS Assessment.
Sandy has twenty years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings that include:
- Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
- Behavioral Health Counselor
- Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
- Group Counseling/ Facilitation
- Career Counseling
- Post-secondary school Recruitment
Sandy works with individuals from across the lifespan. Sandy is trained to work with most areas of clinical disorder. Clinically, she employs a faith-based approach using Cognitive Behavioral and Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). She is also trained in Trauma-informed care. Sandy specializes in the following areas:
- Anxiety/Depression
- Trauma/ PTSD
- Addiction
- Alcohol and Drug use/abuse
- Grief
- Codependency
- Marriage/ Premarital Counseling
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
- Emotional Disturbance
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Impulse Control Disorder
Sandy integrates Faith-Based Counseling by incorporating biblical principles and prayer in each session. Sandy is an active church member and ministry leader. She serves as a Spiritual Formation Pastor and a Kids/Youth Journey Teacher.