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Daphne Santiful, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and significant life transitions.

I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy, with deep expertise in addressing issues facing women, young adults, and multicultural communities. My work focuses on empowering clients to develop stronger communication skills, overcome social anxiety, and rediscover their sense of purpose and self-love.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I support individuals dealing with relationship dynamics, workplace stress, midlife transitions, and family complexities. My therapeutic style emphasizes understanding, healing, and personal growth, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions and develop meaningful strategies for wellness.

I am committed to walking alongside my clients, honoring their unique experiences and helping them build resilience, self-understanding, and emotional strength.

Professional experience

32 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCSW C015851

CT LCSW 12762

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Daphne Santiful. 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.

Daphne is amazing, soft spoken, comfortable, and supportive. I feel safe with her and my vulnerabilities, she breaks down my feelings to get me to a place I’ve never been before, and drives me to think deeply and differently. I absolutely recommend, 10/10!

Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Daphne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Daphne is such a good listener and always gives me feedback that’s relevant and makes me feel heard!

Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Daphne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd