Sandra Rentfrow, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sandra!

I work with adults to improve their quality of life. Using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help clients increase awareness and develop positive thinking and behavior patterns that support lasting change.

My focus

I enjoy working with clients around the balance of life to improve the overall quality of all domains. I expose the client to interpersonal skills, psych education around setting boundaries and expectations when doing and processing, and explore faulty expectations that may get in the way of having peace and calmness in our lives.

My approach

I begin with Motivational Interviewing to build awareness and assess where you are. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we identify and explore situations from all angles to decrease stress. With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we accept our thoughts while learning to control our behaviors.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accepting, and open. I use affirmation, encouragement, and validation to increase positive behavior patterns and provide an open space to talk.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started as a Behavior Interventionist working with youth and families. I've worked with adolescents and young adults in substance abuse treatment and continue supporting incarcerated youth around suicide ideation. My passion is helping people improve their quality of life.

My goals for you

My focus is helping you improve your overall quality of life by building awareness, developing healthier thinking patterns, and creating behaviors that align with your values and bring you peace.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. I'll ask questions to understand your situation and begin building awareness together. You can expect a calm, open space where you feel heard.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Christian Counseling

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sandra Rentfrow