Emily-Rose Santamaria, LCSW

Connecticut LCSW supporting anxiety and trauma

Stress and anxiety support
Attachment and trauma work
Families and relationships

About Emily-Rose Santamaria

Emily-Rose Santamaria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with four years of professional experience. She works with clients ranging from children to older adults, supporting people ages 7 through 60 with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, mood disorders, depression, ADD/ADHD, relationship and attachment difficulties, family conflict, and a range of other challenges. Her practice also addresses issues including grief, parenting, intimacy, self-esteem, career concerns, addiction, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and collaborative - she views therapy as a team effort aimed at meeting each client’s goals. She approaches people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Emily-Rose uses an eclectic framework, drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, dialectical behavior, and attachment-based ideas to shape treatment. This allows her to tailor conversations and care plans to each person’s unique needs.

Operating from a person-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused perspective, she emphasizes clients’ own expertise about their lives and the strengths they bring to change. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and values partnering with clients to create practical, individualized steps toward their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression ADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily-Rose Santamaria have?

Emily-Rose Santamaria has 4 years of professional experience.

Is Emily-Rose Santamaria a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are CT LCSW 012557.

In which languages does Emily-Rose Santamaria provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily-Rose Santamaria located?

She is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Emily-Rose Santamaria as my therapist?

You can work with Emily-Rose Santamaria through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily-Rose Santamaria work with international clients?

Yes, Emily-Rose Santamaria works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily-Rose Santamaria 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 Support

Attachment-based therapy focuses on patterns of connection and closeness formed in relationships. It helps people understand how early attachments influence current relationship dynamics, emotional responses, and trust, and is useful for those struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or family-of-origin concerns.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the individual's perspective and builds a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s priorities guide the work. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and decision-making by centering the client’s own goals and strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, stress, depression, and many everyday challenges where learning new skills can reduce distress.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily-Rose will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to refine the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains tailored and responsive.

Online therapy offers the flexibility to connect in ways that suit a client's life - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, school, parenting, or travel, and allow clients to maintain continuity of treatment across locations. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, skill-based work through these formats while adapting interventions to the medium that works best for each person.

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