At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 72777
- NPI
- 1518418052
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
About Mirta
Mirta Z. Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, and addictive behaviors. She also supports people struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and major life changes. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at making therapy approachable for someone feeling overwhelmed.
With 15 years of experience in the social sciences field and military service in the United States Air Force, she has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. That background informs a respectful, culturally aware approach in sessions. Mirta adapts her style to each person she meets rather than using one fixed method.
She draws from Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons for change and from Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the person's goals and perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when practical steps and thought patterns need attention. Mirta also uses elements of Existential and Solution-Focused approaches when they match a client's needs.
Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps and on listening without judgment. She aims to help people build coping skills, make decisions, and move through difficult feelings at a manageable pace. Mirta encourages an open discussion about goals and what feels most useful in the moment.
If someone is unsure about therapy, she suggests trying a session and then deciding. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits the person's timing and needs.
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How Mirta’s Approaches Work Online
Mirta uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change. This approach centers on listening and asking questions that help someone name what matters to them and then take steps toward those goals.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s view guides the work. Conversations aim to be empathetic and paced to what the client needs in the moment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed when clear patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way. CBT provides practical exercises and strategies to try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Mirta will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and caregiving, reduced travel time, and the ability to continue sessions when life is busy. Session format options were not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Mirta aims to make sessions useful and manageable so therapy can fit into everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mirta help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, bipolar-related challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is adaptable and warm. She listens closely, focuses on each person's goals, and uses straightforward steps to address problems.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of experience in the social sciences field and served in the United States Air Force, which contributes to her experience with diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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