A Welcomed Change
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Believing in the capacity of the human spirit to transcend adversity and the ability of the individual to meet success, I bring understanding and compassion to assist you in welcoming the change you desire to see in your life. I have been in the mental health field for 18 years working with individuals and families.

My practice is client-centered and draws from a variety of therapies and theories such as Strengths-Based Theory, Mindfulness Awareness Practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Positive Psychology. I utilize aspects and elements of such resources to help you meet your specific therapeutic needs.
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There is one elementary truth.that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision. Anxiety, Depression, Blended family, Parenting, Grief and Loss, School difficulties, Work-related stress, Life transitions/changes, Issues of Adolescence, Relationship issues, PTSD and Trauma.
Reviews (6)
Suzan Stivers-Stout
Suzan Stivers-Stout
Jul 26, 2021
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Was not aligned to treat LGBTQIA2S+ or BIPOC. Ablist toward neurodivergentcies. Critical/shaming, while avoiding actually deep topics. Insensitive toward trauma and tends to push to the point of retrumatization regardless of clientele's obvious signs of overwhelm. Tended to come to sessions unprepared, disorganized and often forgetting major details of previous sessions. Overall dismissive and
potentially harmful if one has complex issues they need to work through. I personally found her very difficult to trust even after giving it a couple months.
Kelsey Arden
Kelsey Arden
Jul 06, 2021
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I go with Alessandra every month. Very honest. Seems knowledgeable and gives me coping mechanisms outside counseling to encompass through my day to day life.
Ms. Smarty Pants
Ms. Smarty Pants
Aug 18, 2020
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For being a place where sympathy understanding and encouragement should be the main priority this place puts that last. From the first phone call. She , Alessandra D was very dismissive and short also very insensitive. Did you not touch on these subjects from your schooling? I would not recommend this place. Did not try to resolve or make suggestions to resolve. From what I experienced she must be a new graduate with little experience. Also has little sympathy with people that needs therapy. Go somewhere else where they care about everybody and is willing to help.
Dana D.
Dana D.
Dec 01, 2019
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Sanndra's insightful, gentle, and skillful coaching and support has helped me walk through a shattering death, challenging job choices and my esteem issues. She shares skills that I use to be balanced in times of difficulty. She also calls me out when I am skirting an issue in such a way that I am not defensive. I have recommended A Welcomed Change to others and received thanks.
Linendog Heckenliable
Linendog Heckenliable
Nov 09, 2019
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Circumstances in our life happened and our marriage suffered. The counseling at A Welcomed Change helped us through this tough time and strengthened our marriage. Thank you, Sanndra!
Me Me
Me Me
Jul 27, 2019
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She never got to the root of the problem while having therapy with her. I don't recommend her at all.