3503 High Point Drive North, Building #3, Suite 230, Oakdale, Minnesota, 55128
FAX: 651-340-6783 sandrawoolsey@thrivecandc.com

About Thrive Counseling and Consultation

Life has a way of presenting us with struggles. Most people come to me because they are feeling overwhelmed or unhappy-with past trauma, current stressors, parenting challenges, adoption or family issues, relationships or life's hardships. I am here to help whether it is with individual, couple or family therapy. We will work together collaboratively to help navigate the journey to healing and feeling better. I use trauma-informed, developmental and family systems theories to help identify and change problematic patterns or behaviors, process through traumatic experiences, and learn ways to feel better by utilizing several different therapeutic techniques. I can effectively help you get unstuck and moving forward with your goals and enjoying life.

Sandra Woolsey MA, LPCC, LAMFT is considered an adoption competent therapist. She is licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) with over 20 years of counseling experience and has worked extensively with adolescents and families.

Areas of specialty include: pre- and post-adoption and attachment work, complex trauma, EMDR, dissociation, adolescent issues, young adults, parenting issues and family therapy.

Sandra has worked in residential treatment, outpatient therapy, in-home and school-based settings. Sandra completed her master's degree at St. Mary's University in Minneapolis in Counseling and Psychological Services in 2001 and completed post graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in 2010.  She completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate program (PACC) in 2013 specializing in clinical adoption issues from the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare at the University of Minnesota. She graduated from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.

Sandra has completed extensive professional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), adoption and attachment, TFCBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). She also has received specific training in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).

Sandra is a member of:  Minnesota Women in Psychology (MWP) and EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association).