Meet Our Therapists
Sandra Serrano
PLMHC, NCC, LCP/LPCMH
Sandra is a nationally board-certified counselor and licensed practicing counselor of mental health specializing in therapy for individual adolescents and adults. She is licensed to see clients located in the states of Florida, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Through empathy and understanding, Sandra integrates relational and behavioral models unique to client needs. Her Person-Centered approach allows her to integrate DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to develop specific therapeutic goals. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations and specialized training in Trauma-Focused Treatment.
Known for her authenticity and curiosity, Sandra creates a caring, safe, and comfortable therapeutic environment for clients to freely explore difficult emotions, gently challenge thoughts and experiences, and believe in the journey to develop a true and honest self. These fundamentals create a space for clients to achieve growth, change, and acceptance.
Therapy Services
Family Systems Therapy views the family as a single emotional unit in which each member's actions affect the entire family. This approach is best for families seeking to:
Understand and change unhealthy patterns
Improve communication
Resolve conflicts
Addressing the system as a whole instead of focusing on one individual creates healthier interactions, fosters mutual understanding, and builds a more balanced, supportive family environment in which all members can thrive.
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on the dynamics of successful relationships. It is designed for couples at any stage, whether you are seeking to do the following:
Strengthen your foundation
Navigate conflict
Deepen your emotional intimacy
This method offers practical tools to manage disagreements, enhance friendship, and create shared meaning. As a result, you can build a lasting, healthier, more resilient, and deeply connected partnership.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment, balances acceptance of your current reality with the motivation to change harmful behaviors. It is particularly effective for those struggling with:
Intense emotional swings
Self-harm
Trouble navigating relationships
Learning mindfulness and distress tolerance skills can help you build greater emotional stability and manage interpersonal conflicts more effectively. This creates a life worth living, filled with self-control and deeper connections.
Person-Centered Therapy places you at the heart of your healing journey. This approach creates an empathetic space for self-exploration and is ideal for anyone longing to connect with their true self and grow without feeling pressured or judged.
In these sessions, your therapist guides you to unlock your own inner resources. Here, the main goal is to achieve greater self-awareness, trust your instincts, and build self-acceptance.
Bereavement and Grief Treatment in Hernando County provides support that helps you navigate the acute pain of loss. This specialized therapy is for anyone struggling to cope with the death of a loved one.
Pathways Counseling Center is a safe, judgment-free space to process complex emotions. The intention isn’t to erase your grief, but to help you adjust to the loss while finding meaning and moving toward a place of acceptance and peace.