Sandra "Chalice" Ledet , LCSW

Sandra "Chalice" Ledet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 30 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with adults facing relationship challenges, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the process of grieving loss. Her years of practice have been devoted to helping people find practical ways to manage difficult emotions and restore balance in their lives.

As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - holding Oregon license OR LCSW L4453, she emphasizes an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly. She creates a supportive atmosphere designed to encourage reflection, foster resilience, and promote healthier connections with others.

Ledet understands that beginning therapy can require real courage. She honors that first step and works collaboratively with each person to set goals, build coping skills, and move forward at a pace that feels right. Her practice aims to make therapy approachable and meaningful for adults seeking help with relationships, trauma, grief, and related life transitions.

Approaches to Care and Online Therapy

Sandra "Chalice" Ledet draws on evidence-informed approaches to guide online therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses - it helps people address trust, closeness, and patterns of connection that affect intimate and family relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own strengths so individuals can explore goals and make choices that feel authentic and self-directed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing mood, anxiety, and day-to-day stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility concerns, while allowing ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists from wherever the client is located within applicable service areas.