- Family of origin patterns
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
About Claudia
Claudia Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and family of origin concerns. Claudia also supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and communication problems, and parenting stresses.
She uses clear, practical methods in therapy. Sessions often focus on understanding how early family roles and expectations still affect daily life. Claudia helps clients name patterns, try small changes, and make decisions that fit their current situation.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop manageable behaviors. She also brings in Mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and Motivational Interviewing to boost readiness for change.
Claudia pays attention to cultural context and identity when it matters to the person she is working with. Conversations address how cultural background shapes beliefs about relationships, caregiving, and emotional expression without assigning blame.
In practical terms, sessions involve talking through current problems, practicing new communication moves, and setting short-term goals. Clients leave with concrete steps to try between meetings. Claudia encourages regular check-ins to review progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values and make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to interrupt unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy builds simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and ease stress.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what is useful.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow quicker check-ins, and let people join from different locations without travel. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and may be simpler for brief check-ins, while video sessions support visual cues and interactive skill practice. Licensed professionals can discuss which format will work best when arranging the first session.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family of origin concerns among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using conversation, skill practice, and goal-setting to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.