- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational tools
About Claudia
Claudia Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and major life changes. Claudia works in English and Spanish and focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try small changes that make a real difference. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when clients want concrete steps and clearer momentum.
Claudia pays attention to how culture and identity shape emotional life. She supports people managing workplace stress, social anxiety, and issues around self-esteem. She also addresses substance use and co-occurring concerns like chronic illness or caregiver stress.
In meetings she works collaboratively, helping clients name what matters and choose practical tools to try between sessions. Conversations can include skills practice, problem-solving, and checking which strategies are working. The style is direct and goal-oriented while remaining respectful of each person’s background.
Claudia often helps people who want to change how they react to anger and frustration, whether that shows up at work or in close relationships. She offers straightforward strategies for communication, boundary-setting, and managing intense feelings. Clients leave sessions with clear next steps and tools to test in their daily life.
How Claudia uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients make decisions about what to try next. This approach is useful when someone wants to better understand their reactions and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions often include simple experiments and practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with stressful situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claudia will talk with the client about goals, try techniques from different methods, and adjust based on what helps. The emphasis is on testing skills and choosing what fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without travel time. Some formats are better for longer skill work, while others can be a quick way to get support between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines client-centered conversations with CBT and mindfulness to try concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as a therapist working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
If you need to confirm whether video or phone sessions are offered, check the booking options before scheduling since formats are not detailed here.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.