LMHC, 10 years of experience
I’m Osvaldo Santiago, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with over 10 years of experience supporting adults on their path toward greater clarity, healing, and self-acceptance. My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, safe, and empowered, especially if you’ve felt overlooked, misunderstood, or disconnected in other parts of your life. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you. I bring a calm, nonjudgmental presence to the therapy room, and I meet you where you are- whether you’re navigating anxiety, cultural identity stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, or past trauma. In sessions, I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. These approaches offer structure and flexibility, helping us identify what’s getting in the way and build tools to support your growth and well-being. That said, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model, I stay adaptable and responsive to what you need most in the moment. Outside of therapy, I value the same things I support my clients in cultivating: meaningful relationships, mindfulness, resilience, and space to breathe. I believe in showing up fully, both as a clinician and as a human being, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate whatever comes next.
In our first session together, you can expect a safe and nonjudgmental space where we will discuss your reasons for seeking counseling, your goals, and any concerns you may have. I will provide an overview of the counseling process and answer any questions you may have. Then we will collaborate on a treatment plan tailored to your needs for us to work through in follow-up sessions. You can also expect empathy, compassion, and active listening in the process. My goal is to support and empower you, in order to help you navigate your journey confidently.
Having worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, I've developed a counseling style to help you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges, (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress, and (c) help you practice self-compassion in the counseling process, as well as in life in general. Therefore, I feel that my greatest strength as a provider lies in making sure that clients have hope for change and improvement in their life while accomplishing this.
My practice focuses on the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I am deeply committed to fostering a space that is inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. As a queer-friendly provider, I understand how important it is to feel understood without having to educate your therapist about your identity. Whether you're exploring questions of gender, sexuality, cultural identity, or self-worth, I’m here to support your process with care, curiosity, and respect.
I've been using CBT in my practice for 10+ years. Through the use of CBT, we will identify troubling situations and increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, feelings, and beliefs while challenging any irrational thought patterns.
We engage in acceptance by practicing self-compassion, emotion exposure, mindfulness, committing to values and goals, etc.
Through the use of DBT, you will learn to better manage adversity, as well as to distract and sooth yourself in order to manage situations rationally.
We will focus on the here and now in order to identify steps that will help you move forward.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 7, 2025
Very respectful and professional therapist.
April 17, 2025
Muy contenta con nuestra sesión hoy. Optimista por las sesiones que vienen. Muchas gracias Osvaldo, excelente profesionalismo.