JESSICA FERNANDEZ SANDO

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #115173
Therapist

Therapeutic Approach

In difficult times, life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. It is important that people have a safe and comfortable environment in which to seek the support and guidance of a mental health professional. I believe that every individual has the power to make changes to their life and mental health. My approach toward working with clients is to empower individuals to find their own motivation to make the changes they feel they need. I strongly believe that an honest and safe environment, one in which the individual feels comfortable to share concerns and stressors without being judged or misunderstood, is the best place for therapeutic change to occur. I take a strengths-based, client-centered approach toward working with all of my clients in order to help each person feel confident that they can make the changes they hope for in whatever area of their life they feel needs change.

Area of Expertise

My area of expertise is working with children, families, and parents. I have spent all my career providing support to children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, abuse, and many other psychosocial concerns such as academic struggles or family disconnect. I work with parents on ways to support their families through difficult times and on processing and understanding the difficulties that come with parenting in the modern era. Empowering individuals as parents, adults, and adolescents is my area of expertise.

Therapeutic Orientation

I approach therapy from an attachment-based orientation. I believe strongly in the foundations of attachment as being the groundwork for the relationships and connections that individuals make in their lives. I also draw from Person-Centered and Psychodynamic Theories to approach my work with clients and in understanding themselves and their beliefs.

About Me

In my personal life, I love to spend time baking and riding bikes. As a wife and mother, my other great passion is spending time with my family. I enjoy crafting and taking my kids on adventures in our communities.