Hi there! I am an anti-racism and anti-oppression practitioner who uses holistic, cognitive, and trauma-focused modalities through person-centered and solution-focused approaches to deepen one’s insight and increase self-efficacy and resilience while providing tools to empower and access innate strengths. You have already taken the first step in your journey towards a new life. I am thoroughly excited to work with you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, you can expect to build a foundation for future sessions. This will be the time to get to know you and what brings you to therapy along with your goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I specialize in children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on anxiety, complex trauma, racial and cultural trauma, stress, personal and interpersonal conflicts, impulsivity, defiance, aggression, low self-esteem/worth, adjustment challenges, and creative barriers. My population expertise includes and is not limited to BIPOC, immigrants, asylees and refugees, formerly incarcerated youth and adults, adopted youth and adults, bullied youth, and professionals.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
All types of clients; Black, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, BIPOC, White, Immigrant/Refugees, Formerly Incarcerated Youth/Adults, Bullied Youth/Adults
About Denise Santos
Denise Santos offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The preferred modality in my practice is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have seen how it has helped dozens of clients challenge their reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxieties. CBT encourages you to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. This will allow us to work towards challenging your current thoughts, change your thinking patterns, which will allow you to lead a more peaceful and serene life without anxiety. I also use other modalities depending on needs; these include DBT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic and many others.