Sandra Quaife, LMHC, IN | Psychotherapist

About Sandra Quaife

Focus areas

Life Coaching

Psychological Trauma

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Relationship Struggles

Suicidal Tendencies

Premarital Counseling

Self-Harm / Injury

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Coaching

Image

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sandra Quaife

I am Sandra (Sandy) Quaife, LMHC, and as a therapist, I mainly see myself as an emotional catalyst. In a chemical process, a catalyst allows or speeds up a reaction without being consumed. Similarly, my role is to help clients identify what they want to accomplish in therapy and support them in finding ways to meet their own goals. You will not hear me telling you what you "should" do in your life. Instead, I hold up a mirror so you can see what you are doing and decide if you want to continue on that path. Everything else is just details. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Purdue University. My clinical approach usually includes elements from three main theoretical backgrounds. My original training was cognitive behavioral from the perspective of Rational Emotive Therapy (Albert Ellis). I later added Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training and began by teaching clients to manage their present emotional challenges more effectively using several cognitive skills. As therapy progresses, we often discover that "the past is not really all past," and I use concepts from developmental theory (Erik Erikson) to help clients understand how unmet developmental needs from early childhood to the present may impact their current perceptions and behaviors. When relevant, I incorporate 12-step recovery concepts to address codependency, emotional reactivity, and substance abuse. I have worked as a therapist in various settings, and both my colleagues and I have observed that I tend to attract and effectively work with clients who are more "unconventional" in some way. I accept people as they are and do not try to "put them into a box" that others may want for them. Much of my earlier career was spent working with older adolescents placed in residential settings.

Is this doctor in your insurance network?

Enter your insurance carrier and plan

choose insurance

In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

200+ more in-network plans

Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Indiana

Education and training

Purdue University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1700811551

Patient reviews

Help Sandra Quaife, LMHC build an online reputation by being the first to leave a review after having an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sandra Quaife?

Generally, Sandra Quaife has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Sandra Quaife's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Sandra Quaife accepting new patients?

Sandra Quaife generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sandra Quaife's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Sandra Quaife accept my insurance?

Choose your insurance plan to verify if Sandra Quaife is in-network.

Can I make an appointment with Sandra Quaife online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Sandra Quaife using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Sandra Quaife work with?

Sandra Quaife works with Rula Health - Indiana.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sandra Quaife?

Sandra Quaife frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sandra Quaife on their profile.