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Jorge Santaella, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Academically, I have a Masters of the Arts in clinical counseling with a specialization in Latino Mental Health Issues. During my internship training at Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, IL, I worked with teenagers with severe mental health issues ranging from aggression, depression, drug use, psychosis, anxiety, sexual abuse, and behavioral dysregulation. I have also worked at Ann & Robert H. Children’s Hospital of Chicago with Children and Adolescents in the process of receiving an organ transplant or cancer treatment. I also worked with at-risk children and adolescents at Brighton Park neighborhood where a group of psychologists from The Psychiatry Department at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Hospital of Chicago together with the city of Chicago trained me in Trauma. After working with children and adolescents, I decided to expand my scope of therapy to adults with anxiety, depression, marital issues, sexual orientation, and trauma in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. During the last 2 years living in Orlando, I worked with inmates as a Lead Licensed Clinical Counselor in the biggest reception center in the state of Florida in charge of 2 institutions within the same prison.

I believe that the therapist/client relationship should be a collaborative one. My style is direct but compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I combine different therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, situation, and personality. My therapeutic method draws from several models including cognitive therapy, dialectical therapy, existential therapy, problem-solving therapy, mindfulness, and family therapy.

We all have the power to overcome any difficult situation life throws at us. I will empower you; we will find solutions together, problem solves, change negative belief patterns, improve personal relationships, and discover self-awareness and introspection to improve your current situation.

Professional experience

11yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Communication problems, Emptiness, HIV / AIDS, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

FL LMHC MH16047

Reviews

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Is able to relate to my specific issues as a gay man and provides concrete, practical guidance and advice.

Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Jorge for 1 year

He is very compassionate and he understand my situation. He had been very helpful.

Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Jorge for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Therapy with Mr. Santaella has been extremely helpful. He has helped me identify triggers from past traumatic experiences and has given me tools to help overcome them. So thankful to have found a therapist who cares about my concerns and respects my time.

Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Jorge for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Jorge has been amazing, he’s helped me so much over the last few months. He’s a great listener and gives great and helpful advice.

Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Jorge for 4 months on issues concerning sleeping disorders, and self esteem

This therapist is extremely helpful. He listens and absorbs information like a sponge. He is very insightful.

On multiple occasions, I have found myself going as far as I can. Then he helps me build a bridge of understanding. He helps me understand myself.
He is a comforting presence and very adaptable. I highly recommend him.

Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Jorge for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigu

Jorge is a great counselor, he is approachable and friendly, he shows genuine interest in my challenges and has a great capacity to make me feel grounded and bring me back to what is best for me.

Written on Apr 17, 2021 after therapy with Jorge for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders