Sandra Dougherty
LMSW
About Me
Welcome! My name is Sandra Dougherty, LMSW, Owner and Clinical Social Worker for The Elephant Path. I provide therapy to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss, chronic and terminal illness, life-limiting illness, death and dying, caregiving, parenting, anxiety, and life transitions. I draw from professional experience over the past 18 years in oncology, hospice, and outpatient mental health. founded The Elephant Path to offer this care more simply- creating a care contract directly with you, better protecting your health information, and offering you a transparent understanding of cost. I use several approaches to therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how our thoughts, feelings, and actions affect one another. I also use mindfulness-based approaches and narrative therapy, which helps you tell and reshape your own story. When it helps to focus on what’s next, I use solution-focused therapy to build on what’s already working. The foundation of our work together will always be to identify and build upon your personal strengths and goals. I would be honored to walk by you side along The Elephant Path.
To offer compassionate, client centered care that is individualized, accessible, and affordable. To walk alongside each person with authenticity, warmth, and respect.
Background & qualifications
Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Michigan, 2007 Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology, with a dual focus in Cultural Anthropology, University of Michigan–Flint, 2005 18 years as a medical and clinical social worker in oncology, hospice, and outpatient mental health care.
Specialties
- Child & Teen Therapy
The Elephant Path
Fees & Insurance
Session Fees 15-minute phone consultation- Free 60-minute initial assessment- $140 60-minute session- $130 45-minute session- $100 30-minute session- $70
Out-of-network only. Out-of-network benefits may be available — ask about superbills.