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Gleidys Gonzalez Santana

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Gleidys Gonzalez Santana, a licensed mental health counselor with a background in psychiatry and behavior analysis. I help children, teens, and adults work through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral struggles. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you can better understand yourself and feel supported. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive approach that blends talk therapy with practical tools to help you grow and heal.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is supportive, practical, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I combine talk therapy with structured strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and behavior-based techniques to help clients understand their emotions, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. Whether we’re exploring difficult emotions or developing new habits, I focus on building a strong, respectful relationship where clients feel heard and empowered.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a supportive and nonjudgmental space where they feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. Together, we focus on building self-awareness, developing healthy coping skills, and improving emotional balance. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, empowered, and in control of their mental health. Whether you're working through past experiences or managing everyday stress, each session is designed to help you gain clarity and take positive steps forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Carlos Abizu University, MD (Medical Degree) at Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Humana Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Humanistic, Gestalt, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    Spanish, Portuguese
  • Location
    10691 North Kendall Drive suite 312
    Miami, FL 33176