I enjoy working with Denise. She’s caring and understanding. She's a great listener, detail oriented, attentive, and she doesn’t miss a beat! I am extremely blessed and grateful to work on my goals with her.
Denise Santos, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Denise is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Denise. View 3 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
She is a great therapist easy to talk to understanding and seems to understand what it means to do therapy not just listening not just talking but a combination of both and making the client put in work for themselves to make the situation easier I've appreciated every session that I've had with her
More about Denise
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Welcome to the First Day of your new life!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of professional clinical experience. I am an anti-racism and anti-oppression practitioner who uses holistic, cognitive, and trauma-focused modalities through person-centered and solution-focused approaches to deepen one’s insight and increase self-efficacy and resilience while providing tools to empower and access innate strengths.
I am passionate about aiding my clients in developing the necessary adaptive skills to lead wholesome, balanced, and enriching lives.
I specialize in children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on anxiety, complex trauma, racial and cultural trauma, stress, personal and interpersonal conflicts, impulsivity, defiance, aggression, low self-esteem/worth, adjustment challenges, and creative barriers.
My population expertise includes and is not limited to BIPOC, immigrants, asylees and refugees, formerly incarcerated youth and adults, adopted youth and adults, bullied youth, and professionals.
You are the expert of your story and you have the strength that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you.
You have already taken the first step which takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
You GOT this.
**PLEASE READ: If you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK; 24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to ensure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.**
NOTE: I offer video, phone and live chat therapy sessions. At this time, video therapy sessions are limited.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Denise Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215324868.
- LCSW · Texas · 65123 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Denise Santos
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I enjoy working with Denise. She’s caring and understanding. She's a great listener, detail oriented, attentive, and she doesn’t miss a beat! I am extremely blessed and grateful to work on my goals with her.
She is a great therapist easy to talk to understanding and seems to understand what it means to do therapy not just listening not just talking but a combination of both and making the client put in work for themselves to make the situation easier I've appreciated every session that I've had with her
She's very sweet and caring. She doesnt push on any one thing I ask to speak about . She makes sure to ask me questions about my concerns with what I think I need help with to better understand to help more.
Frequently asked questions
Does Denise Santos offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Denise Santos works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Denise Santos speak?
Denise Santos speaks English.
How many years of experience does Denise Santos have?
Denise Santos has 13 years of experience.
Where is Denise Santos licensed to practice?
Denise Santos is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Denise Santos accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Denise Santos accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Denise Santos offer?
Denise Santos offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Denise Santos?
Denise Santos can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Denise Santos?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.