As a licensed therapist in California, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex personal challenges. My practice centers on helping clients explore intimacy, communication, and personal growth across diverse life experiences. I offer compassionate, affirming care for individuals working through self-love, social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship transitions, and sexuality-related concerns.
My therapeutic approach honors each person's unique journey, creating a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences with authenticity and respect. I'm particularly passionate about addressing workplace dynamics, gender-specific challenges, and helping individuals reconnect with their sense of purpose and emotional well-being.
Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I provide trauma-informed, client-centered support that empowers individuals to develop deeper self-understanding and meaningful personal transformation. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life's most intricate emotional landscapes.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
CA LCSW 131236
PA LCSW CW019281
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chanin Santini. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Chanin brings great energy and attention to each session. The ease of conversation makes it easy to be truthful and dive deep.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Chanin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
My first session with Chanin was a great experience. Chanin gave me resources that I'm really hoping will help with I'm going through. I really look foward to what's in store and I'm fully committed to this process.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Chanin for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is awesome. Thoughtful, easy to talk to and has great input and just keeps it real, caring but challenges you.
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Chanin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Chanin is so kind! She is a great therapist and is really good at listening to my needs, providing support, and challenging my thoughts. She wants me to continue to grow and loves setting goals, which is a great way to track my progress.
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Chanin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Chanin just gets me. She understands my 3 areas that I’d like to work on and has already provided valuable insight. She’s very relatable. Highly recommended
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Chanin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd