Available
she/her
Claudia SantiagoLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
I believe everyone has the potential to thrive and navigate both the virtues and challenges in life. I help clients achieve optimal mental and emotional well-being using an array of evidence-based therapy models tailored to each individual’s needs. I have served the community since 2013 with empathy, optimism, and trust. I am culturally sensitive and foster non-judgmental care. I also support clients in obtaining Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters when clinically appropriate, and I am committed to promoting stability, safety, and resilience.
About Claudia
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Mindful, Empowering, Direct
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Immigrants, Latine Community
Years of Experience
4+
I am culturally sensitive and this helps me foster non-judgmental care to people.
License number
#109498
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University
Interests
I enjoy participating in yoga and sound bath retreats. I am a music enthusiast so I love going to concerts. I also enjoy stand up comedy shows to get good laugh therapy sessions. I am also a Dodger fan so you can find me rooting for them on the regular.
License details
Claudia Santiago,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#109498 (exp July 2026)