Michelle Santana, LCSW

  • Connecticut
  • NJ LCSW 44SC06626900, CT LCSW 14282
Not accepting new clientsVerified 2 hours ago
  • 7 years experience
  • English, Spanish
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 0 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 0 of the last 30 days

We have a check recorded for 3 of those 30 days.

Last checked Oct 9

When Michelle was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.

Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 0 days, waitlist or full on 3 days, no check recorded on 27 days. Most recent check, Oct 9: waitlist or full.

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We have checked Michelle's listing on 3 of the last 30 days, and they were open to new clients on 0 of those checks. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.

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About Michelle

Hi, I’m Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel hard to break. Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. For teens, this can show up as stress at school, friendship challenges, family conflict, or trying to figure out who they are. In our work together, we create a space where you can slow things down, better understand what you’re going through, and start making changes that feel realistic and lasting. My approach is supportive, honest, and collaborative. I use evidence-based practices along with deeper, more reflective work like exploring past experiences, inner child work, and somatic (mind-body) approaches. When you feel ready, I also take a more solution-focused approach to help you identify clear, practical steps forward. I’ll meet you where you are, while also gently challenging you when it supports your growth. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist and first-generation professional, I’m mindful of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the unique pressures that can come with them. If you’re looking for a therapist who is down-to-earth, nonjudgmental, and focused on helping you move forward in a way that feels meaningful and doable, I’d be glad to work with you. Read more Show less

What Michelle helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Approaches

Not specified yet

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveYoung adult issues

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