Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(he/him)
I’m Jose A. Santos, LCSW/Psychotherapist. I have been committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to clients of all ages and background for the past 20 years. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when depression or anxiety begins to affect your daily life. You may find yourself feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or caught in cycles of worry and distressing thoughts. You’re not alone—and help is available. I work with individuals experiencing persistent sadness, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and trauma-related stress. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and offer the help you need.
In your first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you and understanding your unique experiences, needs, and goals. I’ll ask questions about your personal history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the therapeutic process, discuss confidentiality, and explore how we can work together most effectively. Together, we’ll begin to develop a plan tailored to your needs, creating a safe and supportive space for you to share your thoughts and feelings.
My greatest strengths as a therapist are my ability to build a strong therapeutic alliance, my use of evidence-based approaches, and my collaborative, client-centered style. I prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood, which allows for meaningful and lasting change. What stands out about my therapeutic approach is my flexibility. I integrate evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs, goals, and cultural background. I focus not only on symptom reduction but also on helping clients develop practical skills they can use outside of sessions.
I support clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to manage their emotions or meet daily demands, but who are willing to engage in the therapeutic process. My approach is especially helpful for clients seeking to improve focus, build healthier coping skills, and reframe negative thought patterns using structured, evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also work effectively with clients who value a collaborative, goal-oriented approach and are interested in increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall functioning. Whether clients are aiming to reduce symptoms, improve relationships, or achieve personal and academic goals, I provide a supportive space to help them build insight and make meaningful progress.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My experience with CBT typically involves using it to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop healthier behavioral responses. Through CBT-based work, clients are encouraged to become active participants in their treatment. The approach emphasizes skill-building, self-awareness, and practical strategies that clients can apply outside of sessions. Over time, this helps individuals develop greater emotional regulation and problem-solving abilities.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Introduces mindfulness concepts and guides clients through practices such as focused breathing, body scans, and mindful observation of thoughts and emotions. Clients are taught to notice internal experiences as they arise, without attempting to suppress or avoid them. This approach helps clients recognize patterns of reactivity and reduce automatic responses to stress, anxiety, or negative thinking.