Reynie Sandoval

Reynie Sandoval is a Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Reynie works with people who are questioning life purpose or feeling stuck after a change. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a core approach. That means Reynie helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, and take steps that align with their values. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered methods when those fit the work. Sessions often include learning concrete skills for daily life. Reynie teaches techniques for managing anxiety, improving communication, and addressing impulsivity. He also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when past distress is limiting present choices. Clients can expect a mix of talking and practical exercises. Sometimes the work is skill-focused, and sometimes it is about understanding patterns from family of origin or past relationships. He pays attention to issues like caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, and alcohol or drug problems when they affect daily functioning. Outside clinical work, Reynie enjoys making music and spending time with loved ones. He encourages prospective clients to consider how therapy might help untangle what feels stuck and to take a small step toward scheduling a first session.

How Reynie adapts therapy approaches for online work

Reynie works mainly from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as complementary tools. ACT focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and questions about life purpose. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises aimed at reducing symptoms and solving specific problems. EMDR is a method used to process past distress that continues to affect present functioning, often used when memories or trauma limit current choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Reynie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those goals. That selection happens collaboratively, and it may change as the work progresses.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time lost to travel. They also make it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and to bring issues that arise between sessions back to the next meeting for practical problem solving.