Happiness and Healing are Possible

Are you concerned because one or more of the following activities is affecting your health, relationships, job or emotional well-being?

  • Alcohol use

  • Substance use (marijuana, vaping, pills, other drugs)

  • Gambling

  • Overspending/excessive shopping

  • Internet/social media use

  • Exercising or dieting

  • Pornography

  • Sex

I work with high-functioning individuals who, to the outside world, look like they have an amazing life. But inside, you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness and trauma. To manage your feelings you’ve turned to activities and behaviors that, at least temporarily, helped you escape. But now, the things that made you feel better, are making you feel worse. I understand the pain you’re in and the exhaustion you feel. Pretending to have it all together is getting to be too much. You crave peace, happiness, and the ability to live authentically in your own skin. This is where I come in!

I have extensive experience helping people understand how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected. The more you understand how you got in your current situation, the more empowered you are to change it. My approach is supportive, compassionate, honest and educational. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that allows you to freely share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

For family members and friends

Living with or caring about someone with a compulsive behavior can take a toll on those around them. It’s difficult not to take it personally. Even if your loved one is not ready for help, you may want to consider getting support for yourself. Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Feeling overwhelmed or confused by your loved one’s behavior

  • Finding it difficult to talk to them about your concerns

  • Getting frustrated because your loved one does not seem to understand how their behavior is affecting others

  • Struggling to find the balance between supporting your loved one and setting necessary boundaries

  • Finding it difficult to take care of yourself in the current situation

Did you know that growing up in a household where a parent or caregiver struggled with substance abuse, gambling, or some type of mental illness could affect you as an adult?

  • Difficulty with intimate relationships

  • Criticizing yourself harshly and never feeling “good enough”

  • Fear of abandonment

  • Feeling responsible for taking care of others rather than yourself

  • Avoiding conflict because you don’t want others to be angry at you

  • Engaging in people-pleasing behavior

  • Overreacting to changes that are not in your control

These are some of the common characteristics of people who grow up in an environment with instability and uncertainty. Understanding how a caretaker’s behaviors may have impacted your development is the first step in your own healing.

Training Services

For behavioral health organizations and community groups, I offer training on the following topics. Training length and content can be tailored to your needs.

  • Substance Abuse and Addiction (including the impact on individuals and families)

  • Medication for Substance Use Disorders Treatment

  • Trauma-Informed Care

                              Consultation

For clinicians and therapists interested in professional consultation:

  • Are you feeling that the therapeutic process with certain clients has stalled, and you need new strategies to help them progress?

  • Are you experiencing compassion fatigue and find it challenging to care for yourself while also supporting your clients?

Services Offered

I am offering telehealth counseling services to individuals residing in Pennsylvania only. I do not accept insurance and I am considered an out-of-network provider.

Consultation and training services can be provided to clinicians and groups in and outside of Pennsylvania.

Individual Therapy

$225 for 50 minute session

$325 for 75 minute session

Couples/Family Therapy

$250 for 50 minute session

$350 for 75 minute session

Consultation and Training

$225 for individual therapist 50 minute consultation

$115 per person for 50 minute therapist group consultation (minimum of 2 people required)

Please contact Sandy for current training and consulting rates for organizations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Temple University and a Masters degree in Educational Psychology from Widener University. I am also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have been working in the counseling field for over 30 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by substance use, addiction, trauma and associated mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

About Sandy…

Contact Me

If you are interested in scheduling a free 15 minute phone consultation, please contact me via email or phone.

sandy@sandycinilcsw.com

215-999-6359