About Us
Who’s there for You?
Sandra A. Landers, LCSW, CEO
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I’m Sandra Landers, a psychotherapist and the founder of Calm Matters, a practice I established 14 years ago. It’s great that you’re taking the first step to get support!
It definitely takes courage to reach out, especially to someone you don’t know. But it’s easier to say what and how you feel. What you get back is someone who truly listens, in a safe space where you feel heard and understood.
So you don’t need to go it alone or worry about being judged.
My approach is grounded in life experience, professional expertise, and genuine caring. I was born in England and grew up in the multiracial and multicultural Caribbean. I’ve studied and lived in Canada and the U.S. for nearly three decades. Life’s challenges can get really complex and I know it helps to have someone who can see the issues from many different perspectives.
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I’ve worked with people just like you to get to solutions and develop practical tools for change. Many times, I use what’s called a cognitive-behavioral approach. It’s a way of having you look at how you’re thinking about your problems and how those thoughts influence your feelings, reactions and behavior to issues, people or situations in your life. Then we put in specific tools or ways to manage things so you can use this toolbox in everyday life!
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In addition to English, I speak [but I’m not fluent in] Spanish, French, and Creole, which often helps me connect with people from various backgrounds. There may be tears or laughter and I’ll always bring honesty to our work together. Our time will be meaningful and focused on action because what matters to you; matters to me.
Let’s get started in creating that life you want!
Talk to you soon,
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Sandra
“Your thoughts create your world”
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"I'm getting a handle on my world again. I feel I'm back and ready to get on with my life."
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- Military Veteran, age 32
"We really were close to divorce with the cheating, the arguments so there was no trust or communication. We needed someone to help us focus on resolving the issues instead of only on the emotions. We're rebuilding our emotional contract again with each other, step by step."
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- Caribbean Couple, ages 48 and 51
"It was great to have someone who was a supportive and non-judgmental listener...with suggestions that I could use."
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- Canadian Businessman, age 56
"The Me got lost in raising children, being a good wife and caring for my aging parents. I learnt ways to manage my stress. These techniques and tools really helped me to think things through on my own so I cope better than I ever have!"
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- American Blogger, age 29