Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Magalis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Magalis
Magalis Sandoval is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or life changes. She offers straightforward support for mood struggles, relationship concerns, addiction, and trauma. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
With 14 years in mental health and a background working with at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence, she brings hands-on experience to each session.
Background and approach
Magalis started in residential substance abuse care in 2007 and has continued helping people make steady changes since then. Her approach centers on helping clients notice how thoughts and behaviors connect. She uses Client-Centered methods to build a respectful, collaborative space.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques support stress and anxiety management through present-moment practices. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, attainable goals.
These methods are applied to concerns such as anger, addiction, grief, sleep difficulties, and parenting strain. Magalis practices in Florida as an LCSW and works with people who want practical strategies and steady support. Costs vary by location and sessions run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
What Magalis works with
Everything Magalis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Magalis's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Magalis lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It creates a collaborative space where the therapist reflects concerns and helps the client steer sessions toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete steps to test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.Magalis will work together with each client to decide which methods fit best. She often blends approaches and checks in about what is or isn’t helping. That shared process makes it easier to adjust techniques based on goals and progress rather than sticking to one rigid plan.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low or when a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send short updates, practice skills between sessions, or get support without scheduling a full session. These options give flexibility for different days and needs while keeping focus on clear, actionable steps.
Questions people ask about Magalis
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep or eating concerns, parenting stress, career and life changes, and related topics.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to set goals and try new behaviors.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 14 years of experience in mental health and addiction work, with earlier roles supporting at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Florida and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can sessions be held online or by phone?
Yes. Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.