Magalis Sandoval, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience
- Trauma and addiction care
- Mindfulness and CBT
- English and Spanish
About Magalis Sandoval
Magalis Sandoval, LCSW, brings years of dedicated experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Known to some as Maggie, she has worked in human services since 2006 and began her work in residential substance abuse programs in 2007. She has been a licensed clinical social worker since 2011 and has 14 years of experience as an LCSW. A LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that indicates advanced training to provide therapy and support for a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Magalis’s clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, and addiction, with additional attention to relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting and career challenges. She also works with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. Her background with at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence informs a trauma-aware approach, and she is certified as an anger management specialist, enjoying the work of helping people develop healthy, practical techniques for managing anger.
Her practice blends mindfulness-based techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients increase self-awareness and understand the links between thoughts and behaviors. She offers video, audio call, and live chat sessions, and typically responds to messages within 24 hours on business days. Magalis encourages prospective clients to review her availability and schedule an appointment to begin collaborative work toward motivation, hope, and gradual change.
Magalis’s clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, and addiction, with additional attention to relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting and career challenges. She also works with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. Her background with at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence informs a trauma-aware approach, and she is certified as an anger management specialist, enjoying the work of helping people develop healthy, practical techniques for managing anger.
Her practice blends mindfulness-based techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients increase self-awareness and understand the links between thoughts and behaviors. She offers video, audio call, and live chat sessions, and typically responds to messages within 24 hours on business days. Magalis encourages prospective clients to review her availability and schedule an appointment to begin collaborative work toward motivation, hope, and gradual change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Magalis Sandoval have?
Magalis Sandoval has 14 years of experience.
Is Magalis Sandoval a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details are FL LCSW SW20050.
In which languages does Magalis Sandoval provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Magalis Sandoval located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Magalis Sandoval as my therapist?
You can work with Magalis Sandoval through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Magalis Sandoval work with international clients?
Magalis Sandoval does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Magalis Sandoval cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Magalis draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction; this approach is helpful for people working through identity, relationship, and self-esteem concerns. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma-related symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can reduce reactivity and support coping with overwhelming emotions.
Finding the most effective approach is part of the therapeutic process. Magalis collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these methods to fit the individual. This collaborative process helps ensure the approach evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy with Magalis offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. Working remotely can increase accessibility to licensed professionals and make it easier to maintain consistency in care while pursuing meaningful, practical change.