Therapist profile
Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California
LCSW in California - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 109498
- NPI1871926980
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Claudia
Claudia Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and anger, and supports people coping with life transitions and relationship challenges.
Claudia emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered way of working. She listens for what matters most, and then helps clients identify practical steps to respond differently to painful feelings or recurring patterns. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, such as grounding, communication practice, and small behavior changes.
Her practice incorporates cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new actions. She also uses mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness. For relationship concerns she integrates principles from the Gottman Method to help people clarify interaction patterns and rebuild trust in day-to-day moments.
Claudia is bilingual in English and Spanish and pays attention to cultural background in the work. She often helps people address attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and communication problems that fuel anger or resentment.
Clients can expect a practical focus on change rather than long lectures. Claudia helps break larger problems into manageable steps, balances short-term strategies with deeper exploration, and supports people learning new ways to respond to stress and strong emotions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Claudia combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people handle strong emotions and recurring reactions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely to what matters to the client and uses that information to guide the work. It is useful for building trust and clarifying goals. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which is practical for anger, anxiety, and depression.She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship concerns, using concrete communication exercises and interaction-focused work to reduce conflict patterns. Together these approaches offer both immediate skills and longer-term shifts in how people respond to triggers. Claudia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on the client’s goals, preferences, and everyday life demands.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday. Some formats may be better for step-by-step skill practice, while others suit longer, deeper conversations; Claudia will discuss practical options and pacing when you complete the initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with anger linked to stress, relationship conflict, resentment, and coping with life changes. Anger is listed among many focus areas she supports.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical strategies and exploration of personal patterns. Sessions involve working together to set goals and try new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction. That experience informs her practical approach to strong emotions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify current session delivery methods. Please check the booking flow for up-to-date options.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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