Ann-Marie M. Sands

Ann-Marie M. Sands

LCSW, CADC

Ann-Marie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) who specializes in substance and alcohol abuse, mood, and anxiety disorders.

Ann-Marie utilizes a variety of evidence-based treatment options including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.   Ann-Marie is also trained in the Gottman Method, a skills-based approach to couples therapy.

  • Preferred Pronoun: She/Her

  • Languages Spoken: English

  • Age Group: Children (12+), Teens, Adults

  • States Licensed: Indiana, Illinois

    Locations Served

    Munster, Merrillville, Telehealth

    Specialties

    Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Bipolar, Panic Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse, Adjusting to Retirement, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Gottman Method

    Degrees, Certifications, & Training

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC)

    Ann-Marie works with individuals facing substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, and couples, including the older population.

    Ann-Marie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) who specializes in substance and alcohol abuse, mood, and anxiety disorders. Ann-Marie works with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, as well as families and couples.

    Ann-Marie utilizes a variety of evidence-based treatment options including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.   Ann-Marie is also trained in the Gottman Method, a skills-based approach to couples therapy.

    Ann-Marie earned her B.S. at Purdue University in Child Development and Families Studies and her MSW at Loyola University Chicago.

    Ann-Marie specializes in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, mood disorders, and relationship issues.