My name is Irisdomar Santiago and I'm a bilingual (Spanish/ English) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. My experience as an Outpatient Therapist in the community mental health provided me with the opportunity to work with diverse populations and mental health conditions. I also worked for five years with people with physical conditions to help them navigate resources in the community to help them achieve their independent living goals. My approach in therapy is guided by offering a non-judgmental space, where you can share your story. I believe that each person deserves respect in their unique process, and if you allow me to, I can meet you where you're at with compassion and understanding. My therapy style- is warm, encouraging, accepting, and dynamic
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session will be an intake where I will be asking questions to know you and what are you going through better, which takes about an hour. We will be setting goals in your therapeutic process which we will be monitoring. You got this!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I'm trained in the following treatment approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) and Strength-Based approach.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My therapy style- is warm, encouraging, empathetic, accepting, and dynamic.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work with a diverse population: adults, teens, pre-teens, and children. I'm a trauma-informed care therapist and have experience working with PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, ADHD, and parent-child relationships. Services can be provided in English and Spanish.