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Gemma Santiago, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Gemma Santiago

Accepts Allegiance
Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LCSW
7+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Gemma Santiago, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Gemma has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Child Abuse or Neglect
Domestic Violence
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Supportive
Gemma is wonderful. Professional yet caring. Encouraging, helpful. She has really helped me a lot. She's a good listener and provides the right amount of feedback and advice. Several things she has brought to my attention has really helped. I.e. black and white thinking, catastrophizing things, etc. Concrete things I tend to do that make me unhappy. She has been able to schedule and reschedule to help adapt to my needs. She is the best!
VERIFIED PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

Hi there, I'm Gemma!

I help adults heal from trauma, attachment wounds, and life experiences that continue to impact their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. When the brain and nervous system become stuck in survival mode, it can be difficult to feel safe, connected, or at peace. Therapy can help you move forward.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Many of my clients struggle with feeling stuck in patterns they understand logically but cannot seem to change emotionally.

My approach

EMDR is the primary approach I use in therapy. EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming in the present. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, I help clients understand their nervous system responses and create lasting healing.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
Military/Veterans
Police/Fire/First Responders
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
+ 4 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Allegiance
  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English, Filipino

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

Video session
60 minutes

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