Sandra Flury-Gardner, LMSW
Specialties
- Abortion / Pregnancy Loss / Miscarriage
- Addiction
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career Counseling
- Child or Adolescent
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce Adjustment
- Domestic Abuse / Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Assault / Abuse
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Education & credentials
- A. Clinical Social Work, University of Michigan
- Fully Licensed Social Worker, State of Michigan
Philosophy
My approach to treatment is eclectic and client led. My philosophy is to meet the client “where they are at”. I use a strengths-based approach and work beside them to help discover meaning and connection in all areas of life. I believe there is more than one road to fulfillment and I love working alongside people to find theirs.
Personal Statement
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you simply cannot move forward? Life is a journey of ups and downs. Sometimes all you need is a unique perspective or someone willing to not just listen but really hear you. We have all been there, I welcome the opportunity to help you create a path to living your best life, whether that is healing from past trauma, dealing with loss or illness, or manage anxiety and depression. I am an ally. I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker, with MS in Criminal Justice specializing in victim advocacy. I believe in a holistic style of healing that is client led. I use a strengths-based approach to help you figure out what is best for you as an individual because no two paths are alike. I have a plethora of experience assisting clients to process and heal through sexual trauma using empowerment. Please reach out if you are interested in putting joy, meaning and authenticity back into your life.
Special Interests
- Art Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
About me
What do you love doing more than anything in the world?
I love to spend time with my family and enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors. I love fitness and watersports.
What is the self-care strategy you use most often?
I love to practice yoga, read, journal, and spend time with friends for self-care.
What was your dream job in elementary school?
In elementary school I wanted to be an astronaut or a rock star. Fortunately for the rest of the world those didn’t pan out.
What is your favorite movie of all time?
The Bridges of Madison County
Describe your ideal vacation. Has it happened yet?
I would love to go on an African Safari, unfortunately has not happened yet.
What is the most delicious meal you can imagine?
Anything I do not have to cook. Fortunately, I am a big fan of Pizza.
If you're interested in scheduling a new client appointment with Sandra Flury-Gardner, call 810-494-7180