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Santos Zelaya

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have spent years working with variety of people. In my background I was not only helping individuals with past and present issues, but also couples wrestling with disconnection and families trying to find common ground again.

My approach to therapy

My aim is to create a safe space and dynamic where clients will feel understood and validated, while also being engaged and gently challenged. Whether facing novel problems or long-standing ones, I will help guide you in understanding, processing and reaching your desired outcome. With the end goal of reaching an elevated self-confidence and resilience to tackle future endeavors.

What you can expect from me

An open venue where we'll discuss what prompted you to seek out support, sharing as much as you're ready to. I'll ask questions about your background, daily routines and symptoms you may experience. Answering questions you may have regarding treatment process and shaping future sessions

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Man
  • My style is
    Challenging, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Brooklyn College of the City University of Ny
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Experiential, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavioral, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English