About Mirta
Mirta Z. Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, addictions, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. She brings 15 years of experience in the social sciences and a background that includes military service in the United States Air Force.
Mirta writes plainly and listens carefully to what each person needs. Her approach is practical and tailored. She uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools help people find realistic next steps and rebuild momentum. Mirta adapts her style to fit the person in front of her. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small experiments, and real-world skills that can be practiced between meetings.
She aims to be empathetic, direct, and realistic about progress. She has worked with people facing depression, trauma, grief, and problems with addiction and relationships. Mirta also helps with issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and life-purpose questions.
Her military experience informs her understanding of transitions and adjustment. Mirta practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are offered to fit different schedules and needs.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to pair people with the right plan.
How Mirta’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and shape goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with clearer thinking and practical behavior changes. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Mirta will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She mixes techniques as needed and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a quick, focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter updates, written reflection, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and to continue work between in-person commitments.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English