Therapist profile
Ricardo Santiago, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH7728
- NPI1457494619
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management skills
- Trauma informed care
- Parenting and fatherhood
About Ricardo
Ricardo Santiago is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, parenting pressures, and anger. Ricardo supports people coping with life changes and career stress, aiming for clearer thinking and steadier reactions.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice what triggers strong feelings and to develop practical ways to respond differently. Sessions focus on real-life skills such as managing impulses, improving communication, and reducing workplace and family tensions. Ricardo pays close attention to issues that can underlie anger, like past trauma, guilt, shame, and problems from one’s family of origin.
Many clients come with complex, overlapping concerns - for example ADHD and impulsivity, or substance use alongside relationship conflict. Ricardo structures work to address those layers, moving between coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem-solving steps. He also offers coaching-style work when people want concrete plans for change rather than only reflective talk.
He often helps with parenting stress and fatherhood issues by focusing on clear communication and setting manageable boundaries. For people recovering from separation, infidelity, or grief, he combines attention to immediate coping with longer-term repair of self-esteem and trust.
Ricardo works in English and practices in Florida. He does not take international clients. To begin, clients use the site matching tool to schedule an initial session and discuss a plan that fits their life.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Ricardo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear strategies. One commonly used approach teaches emotion regulation and impulse control through step-by-step exercises and behavioral practice. This helps people notice triggers, pause, and choose less reactive responses in heated moments.Another approach focuses on skills for relationships and communication. Sessions include role practice, feedback, and concrete tools for setting boundaries and repairing conflict. That work is useful when anger shows up in partnerships, parenting, or at work.
Deciding which methods to use is collaborative. Ricardo will review your concerns, goals, and preferences in early sessions and suggest approaches that fit. He adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most and on practical goals you name together.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between busy commitments. Some people find video helpful for role practice while others choose audio for a briefer session; discuss what suits your needs when you schedule.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, hold rising resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is treated alongside related problems like impulsivity, substance use, and past trauma.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses evidence-based techniques and practical coaching. Sessions combine skills practice, emotion regulation, and problem-solving rather than only talk therapy.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, relationship problems, addictions, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.