Sandra Elanani, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Sandra Elanani is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and couples seeking support through life’s challenges. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services from William Paterson University and completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Capella University. Sandra became a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey in November 2024 and has been serving clients at Monarch Counseling Center since December 2024.
Sandra works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, helping clients navigate a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, family conflict, stress management, and emotional wellness. She believes in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
Prior to joining Monarch Counseling Center, Sandra gained extensive experience working in community mental health, family support services, youth development programs, and behavioral health settings. Her professional background includes providing family support services, facilitating psychoeducational programs, coordinating school-based interventions, conducting individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and advocating for individuals and families navigating complex systems of care.
Sandra’s clinical approach is rooted in collaboration, empathy, trauma-informed care, and a strengths-based perspective. She is passionate about helping clients identify their strengths, build resilience, improve relationships, and achieve their personal goals. Through her work with both individuals and couples, Sandra strives to foster positive change, emotional healing, and lasting growth.
Sandra is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and clinical practice. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with warmth, authenticity, and a genuine dedication to helping clients create healthier and more fulfilling lives.