Magalis Sandoval, LCSW

Magalis Sandoval, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida who brings more than a decade of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. She began working in human services in 2006 with at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence, and in 2007 she joined a residential substance abuse program where she witnessed many people make meaningful, lasting changes. Licensed since 2011, she has continued to build expertise helping adults address stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a wide range of coping challenges. She also supports clients with issues such as parenting, career transitions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related problems.

Magalis - who welcomes being called Maggie - uses mindfulness-based techniques alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to increase self-awareness and to help clients notice how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. She is a certified anger management specialist and works with people to develop healthier ways to respond to anger and strong emotions. Her approach emphasizes motivation, hope, and small, practical steps toward goals. Office hours vary throughout the week, and she aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on business days. She offers video, audio, and live chat sessions in English and Spanish and invites prospective clients to review availability and schedule an appointment.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Magalis integrates cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders - with mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices useful for anxiety, trauma symptoms, and emotional regulation. She also practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship and helping clients explore their own goals and values to find personal solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Magalis works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual. This collaborative planning helps clients feel involved in choosing methods that make sense for their lives.

Online therapy with Magalis is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These remote options make it easier to maintain regular appointments and apply therapeutic skills in day-to-day contexts while working with a licensed professional in English or Spanish.