Dr. Sandra Madaris, LCSW, CSW

Georgia · 23 years in practice

Dr. Sandra Madaris focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW004312 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1346796307 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Sandra

Dr. Sandra Madaris focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with an additional CSW credential and 23 years of experience.

Her tone in sessions is respectful and compassionate. She invites people to take the first step toward feeling better. Her approach is practical and straightforward.

Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other methods to help people better understand strong feelings and the patterns that keep them stuck.

Background and approach

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Those methods are used to build concrete skills for managing cravings, anger, low mood, and anxious thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be used for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when needed.

Sessions are adapted to each person’s situation. Dr. Madaris works to make goals clear and manageable.

Progress is measured in small, practical steps rather than big promises. Her work covers a wide range of related concerns, including attachment struggles, codependency, caregiver stress, body image, and substance misuse. People who want a direct, emotionally aware approach find the sessions useful.

She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sandra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sandra names

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Online support

Emotional work and skills online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and sit with strong emotions and the relationship patterns behind them. It can be useful for trauma reactions, grief, deep shame, and the ways emotions drive behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed action while teaching ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and needs while keeping the focus on real therapeutic work.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Dr. Madaris address?

She supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like codependency and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate with a practical focus. Conversations are tailored to each person and aim to build clear, manageable steps toward change.

What is her professional background?

Dr. Madaris has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked across issues such as substance misuse, trauma, and emotional regulation.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she use?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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