Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Pinnellopii Santoro, LMFT

Pinnellopii Santoro

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Providing a space to just be YOU while you explore different aspects of your life and your mental health, while learning to navigate your emotions more effectively. Before any title, I'm a human being who values authenticity, compassion, and connection. I bring both my humanity and my clinical expertise into every therapeutic relationship.

My approach to therapy

I approach therapy collaboratively with the client, working together to determine a path and plan that best fits your needs. Whether you're stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, struggling in relationships, or trying to reconnect with who you are, I bring empathy and honest reflection into the room. I enjoy working with adults who are seeking support in navigating life's stressors, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions that impact day to day living.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to create a space where you feel supported enough to be honest, challenged enough to grow, and safe enough to explore what's going on beneath the surface. I bring a direct, down-to-earth style to the work, balanced with empathy and a deep respect for your experience. Together, we'll work to understand the patterns that keep you stuck, process what's been hard to carry, and build more self-awareness and choice in how you move forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Azusa Pacific University, MA (Master of Arts) at Argosy University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Bowen Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Structural Family, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Experiential, Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English