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Tahira Santana

Therapist(she/her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Tahira Santana, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping adults and couples navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and significant life transitions.

My approach to therapy

My approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I view therapy as a collaborative, supportive conversation that provides a non-judgmental space for reflection, healing, and personal growth. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide the tools and support you need to find the balance and relief you seek.

What you can expect from me

I am here to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can freely be yourself and talk through your challenges. I take pride in motivating and empowering you to your full potential while giving you new tools to navigate through your everyday challenges. I have the ability to build rapport quickly. My clients always tell me that I remind them of their best friend and I'm easy to talk to. You can expect a warm, welcoming environment where I focus on getting to know you, not fixing everything at once.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Rowan University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Positive Psychology, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English