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Zehra Santos

Therapist(She, her, hers)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am down to earth with an open communication style, prioritizing your needs, goals, & comfort level. My focus is helping you heal & create healthy responses or strategies due to life changes & issues that may be making life challenging. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, men/women’s issues or relationship issues, my focus is creating a safe space for you, every step of your healing journey.

My approach to therapy

I am open-minded and non-judgmental. I can be firm or direct as needed. I use eclectic & integrative style, incorporating evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, mindfulness techniques, positive & psychodynamic psychology.

What you can expect from me

I prefer to collaborate with you to determine a customized treatment plan to reach your goals. I strive to be cognizant of your level of comfort & understanding while simultaneously challenging you to empower growth. Reflective listening and asking questions to verify that I am understanding you clearly is my priority.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at San Jose State University, Bachelor of Science at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Portuguese, Tagalog