Jonathan De Santiago, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jonathan!

Thank you for being here and taking a big step in your healing journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, helping them move through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes with compassion and care.

My focus

My clinical focus is on providing individual therapy to adolescents, transitional-age youth, and young adults dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal challenges, and significant life transitions. We’ll work on strengthening your resilience and equipping you with tools that empower you to navigate life’s challenges.

My approach

Using a client-centered approach, I tailor tools and techniques to support your unique challenges and goals. I often incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based method that helps identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that may contribute to negative feelings about yourself or others.

My communication style

Open and supportive communication is a key part of my approach. I strive to give you my full attention by actively listening and creating space for you to share at your own pace. My style is calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental, helping to foster a sense of safety and trust.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist began with earning a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Adolescent Development. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting underrepresented youth and families as they navigate systemic barriers and social justice. My passion for advocacy and healing led me to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

My goals for you

As a client-centered therapist, my approach to goal setting is to help you identify what is most important to you, whether it is managing anxiety or depression, healing in your grief journey, or other life transitions. It is imperative for me to build trust and ensure you feel welcome to ensure a collaborative approach in working through your goals

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I’d like to learn more about you and what brings you to therapy so I can meet you where you are. I understand that beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, so I encourage you to ask any questions you may have. We’ll also take time to discuss confidentiality and its limits.

I identify as...

Cis, Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Sandplay

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jonathan De Santiago