Reynie Sandoval, LCSW

Reynie Sandoval is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people build more satisfying, stable lives. He focuses on practical skills and steady support so clients can face everyday struggles with greater confidence. Reynie brings warmth and acceptance to each session and aims to understand what matters to each person he works with.

He primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people learn skills for handling stress and difficult thoughts. He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and EMDR when those methods fit someone’s needs. Sessions often alternate between skill teaching and listening, depending on what a person needs that week.

Reynie helps people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, ADHD concerns, and stress tied to caregiving or life changes. He also addresses issues like communication problems, control struggles, addiction, family of origin concerns, and feelings of isolation. His practice includes work on guilt, forgiveness, fatherhood issues, and finding life purpose.

People can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation focused on real-life changes. Reynie aims to help clients accept difficult feelings while moving toward values-based choices. He balances practical strategies with an attentive presence so people feel heard as they try new ways of handling problems.

Reynie lives and practices in Utah and offers services in English. Outside of therapy he enjoys music, sports, and time with loved ones.

How Reynie’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that align with personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful habits and reactions, which can ease symptoms like worry and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to address distress linked to difficult memories by guiding the brain through a structured processing approach; it is often paired with other methods when trauma is involved.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Reynie works with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. He balances skill teaching with listening so treatment stays practical and tailored to real-life needs.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some methods adapt well to remote sessions while others may require specific planning; Reynie will discuss what will work best for an individual’s goals and routines.