Prof. Sandra Brackenridge, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Prof.

Licensed inTexas
License52300
NPI 1235368705
Experience31+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Sandra

Prof. Sandra Brackenridge brings more than three decades of social work experience to her clinical practice. She spent 23 years as a professor of social work and continues to supervise clinicians pursuing licensure.

Sandra is an LCSW with a long history of working alongside helpers and healthcare professionals to address the strains of demanding work and life transitions. She kept a therapy practice while teaching and supervising. That ongoing clinical work helped her stay current with different approaches and practical strategies.

Background and approach

She has taught, published, and presented widely on grief, bereavement, and mental health issues in healthcare settings, including work with veterinary professionals. Sandra has also studied and written about the mental health impact of natural disasters, hurricanes, and the recent pandemic. That background shapes how she supports people coping with large-scale loss, disruption, or sudden life changes.

She understands burnout, compassion fatigue, and the ripple effects these issues have on relationships. Her approach blends Attachment-Based Therapy with client-centered and existential perspectives. She helps people talk through grief, stress, relationship strain, career questions, and struggles with mood or attention.

Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to find manageable steps forward. People who choose Sandra often want a thoughtful, experienced clinician who will listen carefully and adapt methods to each person’s needs. She works with adults on concerns like anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, caregiving burden, and life purpose.

Credentials

LCSW (Texas): License 52300 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1235368705 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sandra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
First responder issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose

Approaches Sandra names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in close relationships and build more supported ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the client name their goals and strengths, which can be very useful for stress, grief, or career concerns.

The therapist will work collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. That means talking together about goals, trying different angles when needed, and adjusting methods based on what actually helps in weekly sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when nonverbal cues matter. Phone calls can fit a short check-in or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people keep a thread of reflections between sessions and check in without scheduling a full call.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care during moves or travel, and maintain contact during times of disruption.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sandra works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues. She also focuses on caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and work-related burnout for healthcare professionals.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is empathic and practical. She blends Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centered conversation with narrative and existential ideas to help people make sense of problems and choose next steps.

What is her background and experience?

She has 31 years of experience, including 23 years as a social work professor and ongoing supervision of clinicians seeking licensure. She has published and presented on grief and disaster-related mental health.

Where does she practice and what are her credentials?

She practices in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, listed as TX LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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