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- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Career concerns
About Michelle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 7 years of experience, Michelle Santana focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She offers services in English and Spanish and pays attention to cultural identity and family dynamics.
Michelle helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. She describes common teen concerns as stress at school, friendship struggles, family conflict, and questions about identity. In sessions she slows the pace so issues can be understood more clearly and realistic steps can be identified.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside reflective approaches such as exploring past experiences, inner child work, and somatic mind-body methods. When appropriate, she shifts to solution-focused work to set practical goals and actions.
Michelle is bilingual in English and Spanish and notes her perspective as a first-generation professional. That background informs attention to multicultural concerns and to family-of-origin patterns when they are part of what someone brings to therapy.
Sessions aim to balance honest feedback with practical next steps. The work commonly focuses on improving coping skills, clarifying life and career goals, and addressing self-esteem and relationship patterns. People who want concrete strategies plus deeper reflection may find this approach fits their needs.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote work
Michelle combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with reflective, mind-body work. Evidence-based techniques focus on identifying patterns and trying specific strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; these methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Somatic approaches bring attention to bodily sensations and simple body-based practices to help people regulate emotions and notice how stress shows up physically.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Michelle will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide whether to emphasize practical skill-building, reflective exploration, or a mix of both as the work progresses.
The therapist's biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, self esteem, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, and multicultural matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques and deeper reflective work. That includes exploring past experiences, inner child work, somatic approaches, and solution-focused steps when useful.
How much experience does she bring?
She has seven years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience informs work with stress, mood, and life transition concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Connecticut and holds the LCSW credential. Her licensure is noted in the provided profile details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and locale.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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