I am a licensed therapist in California with over twelve years of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and expertise.
As a therapist of color, I bring a nuanced, culturally responsive approach to mental health care. I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem, communication difficulties, social anxiety, workplace stress, and interpersonal dynamics.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and affirming. I work closely with clients to explore their unique experiences, develop meaningful insights, and cultivate strategies for personal growth. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship challenges, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for your healing journey.
I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients build resilience, enhance self-love, and move toward more fulfilling lives. My approach honors each individual's distinct path and strengths.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 109498
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Claudia has been such a supportive and understanding therapist. She creates a space where I feel completely seen and heard, but also gently challenged to grow. Her approach is compassionate yet practical. Shes helping me connect what’s happening in the moment to the deeper patterns underneath. I’ve left sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and more self aware.
Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Claudia Santiago is an excellent fit for my progression in growing mentally, and emotionally. I am so grateful to have a wonderful experience with my first time doing therapy.
Written on Sep 28, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Claudia had been great, she has allowed a safe space for me to process all my troubles. I feel like I'm on the right track again.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only been talking to her for a few sessions but so far she is really great! I look forward to our sessions and she helps me look at things in a different way.
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Claudia has been so wonderful. I really appreciate the time and effort she’s put into not just our sessions but also checking in outside of them.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’m happy to have someone on my side when I don’t have others to talk to
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd