Christopher Santini

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. My career has taken me across the U.S. and abroad—including New York City, California, and Dublin, Ireland—giving me a broad perspective on the many ways people navigate life’s challenges.

Currently, I provide tele-therapy sessions through a HIPAA-compliant platform. Many of my clients have found this format especially helpful in balancing therapy with their busy or unpredictable schedules.

My areas of expertise include working with issues related to gender identity, sexuality, and non-traditional relationships (including polyamory and open relationships). I also bring both clinical expertise and personal insight into the challenges that arise in connection with personality disorders such as Narcissistic, Borderline, Avoidant, and Antisocial Personality Disorders. In particular, I help clients process and heal from the emotional trauma that often accompanies relationships impacted by these dynamics.

My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and grounded in respect for each person’s unique experience. Whether you are seeking support around identity, relationships, or recovery from difficult past experiences, I provide a safe and affirming space where growth and healing are possible.

Outside of my work as a therapist, I find joy in activities that keep me grounded and creative. I love traveling and exploring new places, tending to my garden, playing the piano, working out, and cooking. I also have a passion for interior design and creating welcoming spaces. Most importantly, I value quality time with my family, friends, and my dog, Batman, who always manages to bring a smile to my day.

Starting therapy is a courageous step—one that can feel challenging but also deeply rewarding. I believe meaningful and lasting change is possible when there is commitment, openness, and a willingness to shift unhelpful patterns.

My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood. Together, we work to uncover and process underlying emotional conflicts and stressors, while developing tools to manage symptoms and move toward your personal goals.

I pride myself on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients to put them at ease and enable them to process underlying emotional conflicts and stressors to assist with managing symptoms and attaining their individual therapeutic goals.

In our first session together, we’ll begin with introductions and an overview of what brings you to therapy. From there, we’ll talk through the challenges you’re facing and identify your goals, so we can create a personalized plan to guide our work in future sessions. My aim is to help you feel comfortable, supported, and clear about the next steps in your therapeutic journey.