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About Claudia

Claudia Santiago is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She practices in California and offers care in both English and Spanish. Claudia aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people under strain.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic goals. Sessions often include practical tools for managing emotions, improving sleep, and coping with life changes.

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Background and approach

Claudia uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities and build trust. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change thinking patterns that worsen mood and anxiety. Mindfulness techniques are offered to calm the body and focus attention in stressful moments.

She brings attention to relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and communication problems that commonly show up in everyday life. Claudia also addresses addiction-related struggles, grief, and the emotional toll of caregiving or chronic illness. People who work with her can expect a mix of problem-solving and emotional support.

She helps with practical steps like sleep routines, coping plans for overwhelm, and ways to manage anger or impulsive behaviors. The emphasis is on what works day to day. To begin, clients follow an online matching process and schedule sessions that fit their routine.

Claudia frames therapy as a joint effort toward clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better daily functioning.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's priorities and creating a respectful space. Online sessions let the therapist listen and reflect while clients bring the topics that matter most. This approach is helpful for people who need steady support and a therapist who adapts to their pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT often looks like identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and tracking results between meetings. This method can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and ADHD-related attention or routine issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match methods to each person's needs and daily life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are convenient for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting timely support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Claudia help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and addiction-related concerns. Other areas include self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and affirming. She listens closely, helps set realistic goals, and uses practical tools to address everyday struggles.
What background and experience does she bring?
Claudia has twelve years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional challenges. She focuses on building resilience and practical coping skills.
Where does Claudia practice and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in California with the credential LCSW. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the service plan chosen.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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