Female Therapists in Washington Heights, New York, NY

My name is Emely Santiago, a licensed Social Worker dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring that my clients receive the most effective and personalized care. I integrate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Together, we'll collaboratively explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, fostering self-awareness and empowering you to make positive changes.

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As a born and raised New Yorker, I have learned to have faith in people’s potential. Now more than ever, I believe in their power to make crucial and momentous change in their lives and their world. I strive to give my clients an emotional environment that is comfortable, compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I am passionate about helping my clients identify their life's obstacles through deeper insight and self-compassion making way for a future to make all their own. I have helped individuals and couples with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, communication, infidelity, life transitions, and feeling stuck.

Starting the therapeutic process can feel overwhelming & daunting. Finding the right fit takes time and effort, with the possibility of disappointment. With so much uncertainty the process can feel frustrating & hopeless ,but taking the first step to meet with a clinician to have a conversation and get a sense of their personality and clinical style can alleviate the anxiety behind the unknown & endless "what if " questions you may have. Some issues I have been able to help clients with are: relationship problems, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, developing healthy coping strategies, & overcoming past trauma(s).

We all experience life events that affect our mental health and well-being. It's not just about the experiences that we face, but how we are able to address those situations, that creates space for even more growth and positive development. Feeling sad, overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling with issues of parenting, relational problems, trauma, anxiety or depression? Seeking professional support can feel overwhelming.

Are you someone who is playing small, doubting your inherent gifts, and letting fear and self doubt stop you from achieving your goals? I'm here to support you. I am a personal empowerment coach and am dedicated to to helping individuals connect with their core selves and reawaken their personal power. Let's work together to: learn to confidently walk in your purpose with compassion and grace; take up space, set healthy boundaries, and honor your needs; shift from seeking outside validation from everyone and their mama and learn to trust yourself and value your divine wisdom first. It is time to come home to yourself.

We are not meant to struggle and suffer alone. Feeling understood, we understand ourselves better and find courage, inspiration and wisdom to lead authentic lives. Whether you are seeking help with adjusting to stressful life events, managing your own or your child's ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting or romantic relationships, I hope to help you and/or your child gain a realistic and compassionate understanding of the difficulties, build resilience and improve coping. One of the greatest joys of doing this work is sharing the healing and liberating moments of putting something unspoken or unspeakable into words.

You are tired of thinking about the worst-case scenarios when it comes to your work and current/future relationships. You are tired of listening to the never-ending dialogue of your inner critic that you are not good enough to keep you stuck. You are tired of accommodating others but not putting yourself first without tremendous guilt or feeling selfish. You want to feel empowered, gain confidence, and access your resilience. It’s time to get joy and excitement back into your life. It's time to start showing up for yourself!

Deciding to take the first step towards growth & healing can be intimidating, and it takes courage & bravery to begin this process. Congratulations on being here & looking for opportunities for your personal growth. I have been practicing as a clinician for over eleven years. My experience is in trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness-based practices, CBT, EMDR, and creative arts therapy. I love my work; I approach it in the spirit of service, and I know that everyone's personal energy and life purpose are distinctly and unquestionably unique. I know for certain that you can create the life-changes needed to live your best life.

As a trauma informed generalist, my ideal client will be open to working with different modalities but is comfortable with discussing the mind-body connection as well as a systems perspective. I am most interested in working with clients who carry multiple identities (racial, gender, sexual) as I will maintain infinite curiosity about the many parts of you. Deepening self awareness and making meaning out of difficult lived experiences is what drives me in my pursuit of helping others. Acceptance of what is and an understanding of self is the key to real empowerment. I hope to be a guide in your journey toward recovery.

Do you have anxiety and depression? Perhaps you're experiencing severe stress from the changes going on in your life, and you're having difficulty adjusting. If this is you, then I can help. As a practitioner for 18+ years, I have expertise in the treatment of Depression, Trauma, Grief/Loss, and Generalized Anxiety Disorders to help you work through your challenges, maximize your strengths, and embrace change in your life. As a black identified biracial woman, I am deeply interested and passionate about working with a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic clientele who may carry multiple racial, sexual, and gender identities.

Reaching out for help takes courage. Whether you’re struggling with a relationship, your career, a life transition or a loss, I offer a non-judgmental and empathic therapeutic partnership. For the past 20 years, I have been honored to be part of individuals and families brave journeys, no matter what the challenge.

All we ever have is this moment - are you ready to take ownership over your experience of life? When we're focused on the past, worried about the future, or waiting for something to happen, we lose sight of the beauty in life as we live it. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work with you on cultivating a mindset that allows for greater ease, joy, and inner peace so that you can behave in intentional ways that best serve you. You are the expert and the driver of your own experience; I'm here to be your guide, to offer insights and strategies, and to support you in making the changes you're wanting to make.

I want to acknowledge that embarking on a journey of therapy can be both scary and transformative. Regardless of your reasons for being here, I want you to know that I am fully committed to supporting you every step of the way. What's it like to work with me, you might be thinking? Well, you can expect to feel truly seen, valued, and safe in our therapeutic space. I take into consideration all aspects of who you are as a person, not just specific symptoms or issues.

Healing is an essential part of becoming who we are meant to be. I believe that we all have the tools and gifts to decondition ourselves from society and family expectations. Every one of us has the ability to co-create a beautiful, loving relationship with others, with ourselves and the Universe in which we live in. Using a collaborative and client-centered approach, I work with clients to build a stronger, trusting, and compassionate relationship with their true, authentic self that will innately heal internal wounds and support inner transformation leading to a fuller and more abundant life.

In life we are confronted with many stressors, and challenges that can lead us to feeling overwhelmed, dissatisfied, down, or anxious. Emotions can be hard to manage. That is why I am a firm believer anyone can benefit from therapy! Whether you’re coping with a recent issue, or you’ve been struggling for some time, I’ll work with you to meet your specific needs. I view therapy as a collaborative process that is unique to each person. You should feel safe, heard, and understood in the therapeutic relationship. This allows for you to develop a better understanding of yourself, explore better ways of healing, and learn new skills.

I am a clinical social worker licensed in New York with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I have special interests in working with couples and with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I see healthy relationships as central to the process of change, and believe that learning to love and accept yourself completely is the key to creating the life you want and deserve.

I get the anxiety and the "otherness" that you feel. Whether stemming from childhood experiences or from adolescent and adult trauma, your memories inform how you interact with the world. My multi-cultural experience and approach have taught me that there are many ways to look at the world and oneself. Your life story is unique, and together, we will explore how to bring about desired changes in your relationships. Therapy, when client centered can be a life changing experience. I invite you to discover your inner strengths and your sense of agency. I am here to accompany you in your journey.

Dissecting, exploring and rediscovering yourself and/or relationship is deeply rewarding. Colibri Wellness, LCSW, PLLC offers a welcoming space where you can unpack your feelings and embark on a healing path and impart with you, your partner(s), and/or family a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic experience. Clinicians at Colibri Wellness will assist you in reflection, decision-making, redirection and restructure towards change, healing strategies, movement, growth and decolonization of the mind. We also conduct immigration evaluations and Psychotherapy in New York State, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont & Idaho