Dr. Sanford is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in providing therapy, psychological evaluations, and consultation services for children, adolescents, couples, and families. Her training in interpersonal, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral theories, as well as complex trauma and complicated family systems, enables her to work effectively with clients across the lifespan. As a clinician, she specializes in complex diagnostic cases and employs a systemic approach to deliver high-quality psychological services to families.

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Dr. Sanford enjoys collaborating with clients and professionals to deepen understanding of challenges related to ADHD, mood disorders, autism, and traumatic experiences. She prioritizes a strengths-based approach to help clients comprehend their diagnoses and develop treatment recommendations that foster positive change.

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Originally from the Midwest, Dr. Sanford has lived in Dallas for more than 15 years. She earned her doctorate and master’s degrees in clinical psychology from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and completed her bachelor’s degree at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her APA-accredited doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Momentous Institute in Dallas, Texas, where she later served as the training director for over 10 years. Dr. Sanford has worked in diverse settings, including nonprofit organizations, private practices, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, the prison system, schools, residential treatment centers, and the child welfare system. In addition to her direct client services, she has extensive experience training mental health professionals.

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Collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and continuous learning are foundational to her work. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.