Reviews

Dr. Sandra Zuazo is a warm, approachable and empathetic therapist who works with individuals to help them achieve their goals of reducing distress while also rediscovering their interests and strengths. She focuses on trauma, self-esteem and co-dependency.

— Thrive Therapy Collective

Dr. Sandra is a thoughtful, insightful, and deeply introspective psychologist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, improvement of self esteem, and relationship issues. Her gentle & patient approach makes her an extraordinary therapist and healer.

— Dr. Vivek Raghavender

I had the pleasure of attending graduate school with Dr. Zuazo. I've always admired her warmth, compassion, and insight. She brings deep expertise in trauma, self esteem, and relational challenges, offering clients a safe and empowering space to grow.

— Dr. Danielle Taillieu

"It is with genuine enthusiasm that I recommend Dr. Zuazo. Her clear and compassionate focus on individuals who have navigated significant adversity, including trauma, abuse, and emotional neglect, demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities of healing. Her description of the ideal client – someone resilient yet yearning for deeper peace and connection – speaks volumes about her insightful and hopeful approach. Any client seeking to understand their patterns, explore their inner world, and commit to meaningful growth is likely benefit from working with Dr. Zuazo in the warm and welcoming environment she fosters for clients and colleagues alike."

— Dr. Shannon Thomas

"If you are looking for a trauma therapist who truly understands—someone who can hold both the weight of your story and the hope of your healing—Dr. Sandra Zuazo is that therapist. At Compassionate Psychological Services IE, Dr. Zuazo offers more than just clinical expertise. She brings a grounded, heart-centered presence that allows it to feel safe to begin again. With years of experience in trauma counseling, she brings deep insight into complex issues such as relational trauma, domestic violence, self-worth struggles, depression, and anxiety. These are not merely diagnostic labels to her—they are real experiences that she meets with unwavering care and well-established, trauma-informed strategies. Dr. Zuazo integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with psychodynamic approaches and bottom-up, somatic methods—because she understands that trauma lives not only in the mind, but also in the body. Her work gently guides clients to access and release pain that words alone cannot reach. She creates space for profound healing by blending brain science, deep listening, and embodied compassion. Clients often describe her as warm, confident, and deeply trustworthy—the kind of therapist who walks beside you, not ahead of you. If you have been feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed by your past, Dr. Zuazo offers a clear and compassionate path toward healing, safety, and wholeness. Reach out today. You do not have to carry this alone any longer."

— Abigail McCarrel, LCSW