Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 109498
- NPI
- 1871926980
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Claudia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Claudia
Claudia Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 12 years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Claudia also addresses concerns around self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, and ADHD. She offers services in English and Spanish.
Claudia uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She focuses on what is happening now and what can change in day-to-day life. Sessions often include talking through patterns, learning specific coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding to stress and triggers.
She blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and shift unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help with changing behavior such as substance use. The Gottman Method informs her work on relationship communication and conflict skills.
Claudia pays attention to cultural context and how identity affects stress and access to help. She supports people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and caregiver strain. She also takes on issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency, and dissociation.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration. She helps clients set clear goals, track progress, and adjust strategies when something is not working. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How Claudia’s approaches translate to online work
Claudia integrates client-centered practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness in her online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative plan that reflects each person’s concerns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought and behavior patterns and practice new, practical skills to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to manage stress and reactivity.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Claudia works with clients to clarify goals, test methods, and adjust direction when something does not fit. She discusses what to expect from different techniques and helps people pick methods that suit their needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for immediate problem solving.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered approaches with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method to address thoughts, behaviors, and communication skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Claudia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers