Hi there, I'm Angela!

I love being a therapist and am honored to be part of the healing journey with my clients. I believe you are the true expert of yourself, and you hold the power to make change. My style is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental, and I empower and motivate you within the therapeutic process.

My focus

I have a passion for working with individuals, children, teens, families, and couples. I have extensive experience with eating disorders, substance use, anxiety, depression, OCD, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and trauma/PTSD.

My approach

I bring an eclectic, client-centered, empathic, and accepting approach to my practice. I utilize a variety of techniques drawn from evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation.

My communication style

My communication style is gentle, compassionate, and direct. I create a warm and non-judgmental space for you to be yourself and establish trust. I will listen, validate, and acknowledge your feelings and thoughts. I'll meet you where you're at and work collaboratively with you to come to your own answers and forge your own path forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

I spent many years helping people begin their journey in treatment for eating disorders, substance use, and trauma. I saw the healing that happened for clients and wanted to be part of their process, more than just at the beginning of services. Having gone through my own struggles, I can identify with my clients in an honest and empathetic way.

My goals for you

Goal setting is an important part of the process, and I will help push you outside your comfort zone to reach your objectives. I work collaboratively with you to develop goals and will help you accomplish them at your own pace.

Our first session

In our first session, you can expect that I will listen and get to know what your needs and goals are for our time together. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is the single best predictor of outcome in therapy, and I work hard to build a relationship of trust and respect with my clients.

I identify as...

Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Sandplay

+ 14 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 65 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

1000 Business Center Dr Suite 202, Newbury Park, CA 91320

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Angela Santana