- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Reynie
Reynie Sandoval is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, depression, and ADHD, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas. He speaks English and practices from a values-informed perspective.
Over his career he has used Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a primary approach. That means he helps people learn practical skills to handle daily challenges while also looking at deeper patterns that keep problems going. He combines ACT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered methods, EMDR, and mindfulness practices depending on what a person needs.
Sessions often involve learning specific tools, practicing new ways of noticing thoughts and feelings, and talking through difficult memories or beliefs. Reynie describes moments of teaching skills mixed with times of listening so people feel heard and can make choices that match their values. He frames work around clear, usable steps rather than abstract theory.
He has experience with a wide range of life issues including caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, addiction, family of origin concerns, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, intellectual disability, loneliness, life purpose, and men's issues. His background supports long-term work and shorter focused efforts depending on a person's goals.
Outside of therapy he spends time with family, makes and plays music, watches sports, and continues to engage in clinical work he finds meaningful. To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so they can see if the fit feels right.
How Reynie blends approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that align with those values. It can be useful for ongoing guilt, shame, anxiety, and stress by shifting attention from avoiding pain to living by chosen priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying and testing unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often involves short exercises, homework, and practical skills that suit everyday life challenges like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used when memories or past events keep triggering distress; it combines focused memory work with guided bilateral stimulation and can help people process painful experiences when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust methods as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering a quieter setting that reduces background noise. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and which approaches suit the chosen session format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How would he approach shame or guilt in sessions?
He typically uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to teach skills for noticing feelings and making values-based choices, and may use listening, mindfulness, or EMDR when addressing painful memories or deep shame.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of long-term and shorter-term concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices with that credential in the state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.