Dr. Sandra Madaris, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Sandra Madaris is a Georgia-based clinical social worker who helps people manage addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical steps that clients can use between sessions.

With 23 years of experience, Dr. Madaris adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. She uses familiar, evidence-backed approaches to address patterns that keep people feeling stuck. Sessions often focus on problem-solving, building coping skills, and finding clearer ways to handle strong emotions.

Her work includes attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication struggles, control issues, and substance misuse. She also supports people facing life transitions like divorce, separation, cancer, and aging concerns. These topics are treated with sensitivity and respect for individual differences.

Dr. Madaris blends methods to match client needs rather than relying on a single technique. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice emotional skills, and clarify personal values that guide change. Progress is framed as steady steps rather than quick fixes.

People who choose therapy with her start by answering a brief questionnaire and scheduling sessions based on availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and then take small steps toward those values despite painful thoughts or feelings. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for mood disorders, anger, and many stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend or blend methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list the session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on skill practice or immediate concerns when needed. It can also make sessions simpler when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a shorter appointment during a workday. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and values-based change.