Business Details
27 Years
experience
Licensed Therapist in Chapel Hill, NC Specializing in Individual and Couples Therapy
Sandra Vander Linde, MS, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 26 years of experience in individual and family therapy. Specializing in trauma-informed care, she integrates evidence-based modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Her practice emphasizes cultural competence, LGBTQIA+ allyship, and spiritual integration while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality. Sandra prioritizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help clients achieve lasting personal growth and relational healing. 
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 26 years of clinical experience in trauma-informed therapy.
- Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist with advanced DBT training.
- Specialize in integrating spirituality with evidence-based mental health treatment.
- Licensed in North Carolina and Indiana for flexible telehealth services.
- Committed to cultural competence and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored mental health treatment for adults addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Combines evidence-based modalities like IFS and DBT with mindfulness practices. Focuses on building self-awareness and lasting emotional resilience through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship challenges using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Helps couples identify destructive patterns and develop healthier communication strategies. Addresses issues like trust breakdowns and conflict resolution through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Premarital Counseling
Structured 5-7 session program using Prepare-Enrich Inventory to assess relationship strengths. Focuses on communication skills, conflict resolution, and expectation alignment. Helps couples build foundational tools for long-term marital success through homework assignments and guided discussions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Comprehensive program combining individual therapy, skills training, and phone coaching. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance techniques. Designed for clients struggling with intense emotions or self-harm behaviors to build a life worth living.
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Experiential approach addressing internal conflicts through parts work. Helps clients access their 'Self' to heal protective parts causing self-criticism or relationship issues. Integrates spiritual awareness with trauma-informed care to promote internal harmony and emotional healing.
People
Vander Linde Sandra
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 26+ years of experience in trauma-informed care. Certified in Internal Family Systems Therapy and trained in DBT, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing. Specializes in integrating spirituality with evidence-based mental health treatment.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Somatic Experiencing for trauma recovery.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, I provide confidential telehealth sessions for clients in North Carolina and Indiana.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial assessments last 60-75 minutes, with subsequent sessions typically 50 minutes for individual therapy and 90 minutes for couples.
What issues do you commonly treat?
I help clients with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and spiritual integration issues.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I currently accept adult individual clients and couples for in-person and online sessions.
