Dr. Mercedes Santana PhD (she/her/ella)

Doctoral Level Licensed Psychologist
Accepting Clients

Greetings! I am a licensed multicultural trauma and self care expert offering telehealth to adults!

Psychologist in ,

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Are seeking an honest, transparent, and authentic therapist to collaborate with you during therapy? Folks who seek me may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, women’s/femme issues, racial or sexual identity issues, career challenges, stress management, cultural stress, burnout, insufficient self-care, or grief/loss. I am energized by serving fellow providers looking for support, to which I hold expertise in clinician self-care and burnout reduction.

My Background and Approach

It is critical that individuals feel safe, supported, and heard in therapy. I provide a flexible approach to my work, one in that each client's experience is tailored to their unique needs. I utilize a collaborative approach interwoven with skill building and necessary support to help clients reach their goals. I create a space of affirmation and truth telling, something that can be hard to come by in everyday life, yet so critical for your healing journey. I am skilled in many modalities and work in a collaborative way with each client to ensure the best outcomes.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in honesty, dignity, and respect in the healing process. These are core values which I strive to center in my work. I understand the importance of culture and fully believe it needs to be interwoven throughout the therapeutic process. Therefore, my therapy is a space for truth telling and affirmation with skill building to manage life's stress. I believe that bearing witness to another's truth and sharing ways to facilitate healing is what makes my work powerful. I work collaboratively with folks to create a life where thriving is possible.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Relational Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150 - 225/session

Reach out to Dr. Mercedes