As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, I bring nearly a decade of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life experiences, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery.
I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, culturally responsive therapeutic space that honors each person's unique journey. My approach integrates evidence-based practices to support healing from posttraumatic stress, attachment challenges, communication difficulties, and women's mental health concerns.
Drawing from my professional training and personal commitment to understanding diverse experiences, I strive to provide empathetic, strength-based guidance. I believe in collaborative healing that respects individual resilience and promotes meaningful personal growth. My goal is to walk alongside you with genuine understanding and professional support.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06037700
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She is the best person ever and helps me tremendously!!!
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Hilda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
I rarely open up to anyone. Hilda helps me feel comfortable and safe enough to be vulnerable in a way that allows us to work through these feelings that I struggle to understand. Hilda Santiago is supportive, understanding, patient, and will listen & ask questions to give me the space to speak.
Written on Aug 26, 2025 after therapy with Hilda for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love Hilda, pushes me to grow. Much needed
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Hilda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Hilda quickly became a trusted partner in my wellness journey. I'm grateful for all of the shared expertise and empathy/support Hilda is so free with in our shared time. 10 out of 10- cannot recommend this practitioner enough! Thank you for everything you do, Hilda; for your clarity, your perspective and your good stewardship of humanity.
Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Hilda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Extremely helpful
Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with Hilda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Mrs Hilda Santiago is amazing and very easy to talk to, I'm very happy with her! She is helping me a lot!
Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Hilda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes