- Client-centered care
- CBT tools
- Spanish spoken
About Claudia
Claudia Santiago is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday habits like thinking patterns and behaviors. Claudia speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for busy lives.
Her work centers on listening first and then building a plan together. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Claudia also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and make small, workable changes.
She has experience helping people cope with trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges. Claudia pays attention to cultural context and how identity shapes emotions and choices. This means she takes both practical problems and life history into account when planning sessions.
Sessions focus on problem solving, skill-building, and reflection. Techniques may include mindfulness practices to calm the body, motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, and the Gottman Method for improving communication in relationships. The emphasis is on simple steps that can fit into day-to-day life.
Claudia supports people working through parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and work-related burnout. She helps clients develop routines and habits that reduce overwhelm and increase stability. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
Her work centers on listening first and then building a plan together. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Claudia also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and make small, workable changes.
She has experience helping people cope with trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges. Claudia pays attention to cultural context and how identity shapes emotions and choices. This means she takes both practical problems and life history into account when planning sessions.
Sessions focus on problem solving, skill-building, and reflection. Techniques may include mindfulness practices to calm the body, motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, and the Gottman Method for improving communication in relationships. The emphasis is on simple steps that can fit into day-to-day life.
Claudia supports people working through parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and work-related burnout. She helps clients develop routines and habits that reduce overwhelm and increase stability. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How Claudia’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and lived experience, letting the conversation guide which goals to pursue and when. This approach helps with motivation, identity questions, and building self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and daily habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday thinking patterns that cause distress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and pace. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques, and set concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows use of worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and homework that are simple to share and review between meetings. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor the mix of conversation and skill practice to everyday life and routines.
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does Claudia help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and affirming, using client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build practical skills.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Claudia has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and complex life transitions.
Where is Claudia licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.