Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 ratings

Elizabeth Santiago

LMFT, 17 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Thank you for your interest in working with me. I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families since 2007. Educated at Antioch University, Los Angeles, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a range of settings. My approach is solution-focused using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with a client-centered approach considering cultural, social, and psychosocial influences. I believe you are the expert in your life and together we can work to improve your functioning using your strengths. I look forward to working with you!

Get to know me

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

During the first appointment, we will review current symptoms, how they are effecting your daily functioning and relationsips, any pertinent mental health and medical history that may be impacting your symptoms, and ultimately getting a broad overview of your daily life. This is a critical time for us to see if we are a good, clinical fit for future appointments.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am honest with my patients and often will address things in session as they come up. For example, behavioral or cognitive patterns, inconsistencies, etc. I like to be an active participant.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My specialties include women's issues, specifically Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD/PMD), anxiety/panic attacks, depression, grief & loss, marital/relationship issues, trauma, divorce/separation, and more.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

Fertility & Reproduction IssuesGriefPerinatal Mental HealthPost Partum

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My approach is solution-focused using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with a client-centered approach considering cultural, social, and psychosocial influences.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

My approach is solution-focused using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with a client-centered approach considering cultural, social, and psychosocial influences.

Christian Counseling

For some, having a faith-based counselor and treatment plan can help them focus on their spirituality as well as their behavioral needs. Taking a Christian approach, I am able to integrate biblical wisdom into a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as well as insight introspection from a biblical perspective.

Strength-Based

I believe you are the expert in your life and together we can work to improve your functioning using your strengths.

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 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