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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- English and Spanish
About Abner
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) with 18 years of experience in Pennsylvania, Abner Santiago helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with English and Spanish speakers and focuses on improving everyday functioning and quality of life.
Abner approaches counseling as a collaborative process. He partners with clients to set practical goals and make changes that fit their lives. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can take outside appointments to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.
He has extensive experience addressing panic attacks and post-traumatic stress alongside general anxiety and mood concerns. Communication problems and relationship tensions are explored through straightforward conversation and skill practice rather than abstract theory.
Parents who feel overwhelmed by caregiving demands can work with him on concrete parenting strategies and stress management. For low self-esteem and depression he focuses on small, manageable actions that produce measurable change over time.
Abner offers guidance in both English and Spanish. The counseling process is collaborative and goal-focused, with an emphasis on improving daily functioning and regaining a more positive outlook.
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Practical therapeutic methods and remote care
Abner uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on observable change. He emphasizes approaches that teach skills for managing anxiety and panic, such as breathing and grounding strategies, thought-challenging, and rehearsal of coping responses. These techniques help reduce intense symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.He also draws on structured methods for mood and self-esteem work that encourage small behavior changes and regular practice. This can include setting achievable goals, tracking progress, and trying new routines to interrupt negative patterns. For relationship and communication problems he focuses on clear skill-building exercises and rehearsal of healthier interaction habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean adjusting techniques over time based on what is helpful.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, childcare, or busy schedules and can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals often use remote meetings to maintain continuity of care while matching therapy to everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Delaware
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, plus low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He treats counseling as a collaborative process and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to set clear goals and build skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, mood, relationship, and parenting concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LPMHC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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