Sandra Terifaj , LMFT

Sandra Terifaj is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of professional experience in private practice and in the training and supervision of interns at nonprofit agencies. Her career has centered on guiding individuals and families toward healing, resolution, and personal growth by helping them access and work through the emotional pain and obstacles that limit daily functioning and life satisfaction.

Sandra takes a collaborative, client-centered stance, meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to the concerns presented. She draws on psychodynamic perspectives to explore underlying patterns, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. Her goal is to create a supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters insight, skill building, and meaningful change.

As an LMFT, Sandra holds a license to provide therapy that often emphasizes relational dynamics and systems, and she brings decades of experience to both direct clinical work and the mentoring of newer clinicians. She aims to help clients discover practical strategies and deeper understanding that support lasting improvements in emotional health and relationships.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in effectiveness.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they are seeking a different fit. Remote therapy can support ongoing therapeutic work, provide access to licensed professionals from different locations, and offer multiple ways to engage in the process of healing and growth.