Samantha Santiago, MA, MHC-LP(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts, MA•Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Addiction- Anxiety - Life transitions-Anger management-Self-esteem-Mood disorders-
Samantha Santiago
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
- Integrates CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, and Person-Centered techniques to meet each client’s needs.
- Works with mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and addiction.
- Fosters a welcoming, supportive space through reflective listening and open communication.
Committed to honoring each client’s story, Samantha creates a space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. Through reflective listening and compassionate guidance, she helps clients navigate challenges, fostering recovery, growth, and confidence.
Her experience at Samaritan Daytop Village involved supporting individuals facing addiction, co-occurring disorders, and domestic violence, including those in mandated treatment. She also has a background in career coaching, helping students navigate job opportunities and build confidence.
With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and nonprofit experience, Samantha is dedicated to guiding individuals toward resilience, self-discovery, and lasting change.
Licensure
New York: 011252Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Meritain Health
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- Tricare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Fidelis Plans:
- Fidelis Medicaid and Essential Plan
Tricare Plans:
- Tricare Select
Healthfirst Plans:
- Healthfirst Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Healthfirst Medicare
Book a Free Initial Consultation
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