Dr. Sandra Madaris, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Sandra Madaris is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings 23 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Her approach is respectful and direct, and she aims to create a space where people feel heard as they work toward change.

She shapes conversations around each person's needs and goals. That means building a plan together and adjusting it when something isn’t working. Dr. Madaris uses methods that focus on thoughts and everyday habits to help people manage strong emotions, change unhelpful patterns, and rebuild motivation.

Sessions often include skills practice, plain-language explanations, and concrete homework between meetings. She draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive techniques, and emotion-focused strategies to help people handle triggers and improve coping. The therapy style blends supportive listening with tools to try outside sessions.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in a range of settings across Georgia. She brings steady experience to complex problems like substance use, relationship pain, and trauma responses. People who want a practical, collaborative approach to thinking and daily routines may find this style helpful.

Beginning therapy with Dr. Madaris starts with a short matching step and scheduling. She aims to meet people where they are and help them take small, concrete steps toward clearer thinking and better daily habits.

Approaches that guide online work and practical change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. This approach helps when people feel stuck by painful thoughts or avoidance and want to take meaningful steps despite discomfort.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits, which can help with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach usually takes a few conversations. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That plan can change as real-world practice shows what helps most.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find digital sessions useful for maintaining consistency and practicing new habits between meetings, while still working directly with a licensed professional.