Claudia Santiago, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and transitions
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Collaborative client-centered care
About Claudia Santiago
Claudia Santiago is a licensed therapist in California with more than twelve years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions.
She brings a culturally responsive perspective to her work as a therapist of color, attending closely to the ways culture and identity shape each person’s experience. Her practice focuses on self-esteem, communication difficulties, social anxiety, workplace stress, and interpersonal dynamics, and she works with clients to explore the patterns that keep them stuck while identifying strengths to build on.
Claudia’s approach is collaborative and affirming. She partners with clients to develop meaningful insights and concrete strategies for growth, offering a supportive space for reflection, healing, and skill building. She draws from evidence-based methods to help clients increase resilience, deepen self-compassion, and move toward more fulfilling relationships and daily functioning.
Committed to honoring each individual’s path, Claudia adapts her clinical tools to fit the unique needs and goals of the people she serves, helping them cultivate sustainable change over time.
She brings a culturally responsive perspective to her work as a therapist of color, attending closely to the ways culture and identity shape each person’s experience. Her practice focuses on self-esteem, communication difficulties, social anxiety, workplace stress, and interpersonal dynamics, and she works with clients to explore the patterns that keep them stuck while identifying strengths to build on.
Claudia’s approach is collaborative and affirming. She partners with clients to develop meaningful insights and concrete strategies for growth, offering a supportive space for reflection, healing, and skill building. She draws from evidence-based methods to help clients increase resilience, deepen self-compassion, and move toward more fulfilling relationships and daily functioning.
Committed to honoring each individual’s path, Claudia adapts her clinical tools to fit the unique needs and goals of the people she serves, helping them cultivate sustainable change over time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claudia Santiago have?
Claudia Santiago has 12 years of experience.
Is Claudia Santiago a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in California - CA LCSW 109498.
In which languages does Claudia Santiago provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Claudia Santiago located?
Claudia Santiago is located in California.
How can I work with Claudia Santiago as my therapist?
You can work with Claudia Santiago through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claudia Santiago work with international clients?
No. Claudia Santiago does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claudia Santiago cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Claudia Santiago
Claudia often uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaboration - it helps people explore their values and build on their own strengths to address relationship issues, self-esteem, and life changes. CBT targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can help with emotional regulation, trauma symptoms, and ongoing stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claudia works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy with Claudia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and meet with licensed professionals and therapists from a convenient location.