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Licensed to practice in 5 states and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression and 10 more.

Elizabeth Santiago

LMFT, 20 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

About me

I help successful adults who look put-together on the outside but feel unsettled on the inside move beyond the past and break free from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their relationships. Many of my clients have thriving careers yet struggle with inner peace, emotional fulfillment, or lasting happiness. My work is focused on practical, solution-oriented therapy that leads to real and meaningful change. Together, we work to heal old patterns, strengthen relationships, and create a more grounded, fulfilling life—without spending years cycling in and out of therapy.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session is a relaxed, supportive space to talk about what brought you in and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. We’ll move at your pace, discuss goals, answer any questions, and go over what working together may look like. There’s no pressure to share everything—this session is about building comfort, trust, and a path forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My work focuses on practical solutions that help clients move forward and create meaningful, lasting change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Adults who are ready to break free from the weight of their past and the cycle of feeling stuck, so they can create peace, joy, and thriving relationships—without years of therapy that goes nowhere.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Couples Counseling

Depression

Other specialties

Coping Skills

Grief

Life Transitions

Military/Veterans

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Parenting

Peer Relationships

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

Identifies as

Christian

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

California

Delaware

Missouri

Rhode Island

Texas

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Ambetter from Health Net

Amerihealth Administrators

Anthem

Highmark

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Shield

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Sutter Health Plan

IHSS Healthy Workers

Cash - $110 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Commercial)

Medica

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I help clients understand and change patterns in their thinking and behavior, with support that fits their unique life and experiences

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I use a practical, solution-focused approach that helps clients shift patterns and move forward in a way that fits their lives.

Christian Counseling

I help clients grow spiritually and emotionally by integrating biblical wisdom into everyday life.

Strength-Based

You know your life best. My role is to support you and help you use your strengths to move forward.

, 16 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

February 23, 2025

Elizabeth has made it very easy to open up to. Very good at making me think through situations and addressing them appropriately.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Elizabeth

February 21, 2025

Elizabeth is a great listener and develops questions to talk openly.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Elizabeth