Santiago Baez

(He/Him/They)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, and Trauma

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical therapist with extensive experience giving supportive guidance to families, couples, adolescents, and individuals, experiencing challenging life stages, transitions, and crises. My (MSW) Master of Social Work focus was Clinical Practice-Individuals, Adolescents, with additional training in couples and family therapy, from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and Ackerman Institute for the Family.

A bit about my approach to therapy

There is no one approach to therapy that is appropriate for everyone. Regardless of the similarities that our problems may have in root cause, be it traumatic events, neglect, childhood abuse; our current issues and struggles (anxiety, depression, or PTSD) require a discerning eye to find the right approach for everyone’s unique personality.

What you can expect from our first session

I provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore the conscious/ unconscious dynamics we all live with. I find the use of gentle humor allows us to safely explore the serious worries and challenges we’re dealing with. I incorporate therapeutic modalities ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based, and Motivational Interviewing, among other modalities.

Santiago's style is

Solution-oriented

Affirming

Creative

Insurance carriers Santiago accepts

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

More about Santiago

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work

License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)

Gender: Male

Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Languages: English and Spanish

Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Identity Issues

Modalities: Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Humanistic