Dr. Sandra McClennen

Hello. I am licensed as a psychologist in independent practice by both Michigan, where I lived most of my life, and Ohio, where I now live. For 42 years I have helped people struggling with the difficult emotions of anxiety, stress, frustration and anger, sadness and grief and depression. Being a senior myself, I have special interest in helping other seniors, as well as people with disabilities and their family members. I have helped people with relationship challenges, beginning with learning to communicate better.

I believe that every person has value and that blame is toxic and is best avoided. I help people stop “beating themselves up.” Together we can explore ways to think differently about what is causing you distress and emotional pain, whether it is yourself, others, your environment, recent events, or all of the above. I have a humanistic philosophy and often use the tools offered by cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I also find that teaching mindfulness helps many people. I believe that learning to recognize and accept your emotions (by using thinking rather than immediately acting) works better than burying them. I promise to listen carefully and to respect you. I look forward to working with you.

I will want to listen to you. Why have you decided to seek therapy at this time? What are your goals? My goal is to help you feel safe as you share difficult emotions and events in your life.