About Michelle
Michelle Santana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. Michelle aims to create a steady, down-to-earth space where clients can begin to feel less overwhelmed.
She focuses on everyday problems like stress, career uncertainty, low self-esteem, and struggles with relationships. Michelle also addresses concerns connected to abandonment, attachment, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, control issues, and family of origin patterns.
How Michelle works
These topics often show up as feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure about next steps. Her style is supportive, honest, and collaborative. Michelle combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with reflective approaches that look at past experiences and the mind-body connection.
When appropriate, she shifts to practical, solution-focused work to identify clear next steps. Sessions are paced to fit each person’s needs, with room to slow down or move toward active change. Michelle describes her work as meeting people where they are while offering gentle challenges to promote growth.
She is mindful of cultural identity and family dynamics as part of treatment. If someone wants a straightforward, nonjudgmental therapist who balances insight and practical tools, Michelle offers that blend and can work in both English and Spanish.
What Michelle works with
The areas below are the ones Michelle selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside reflective and mind-body approaches. Evidence-based techniques involve structured methods that focus on changing thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Reflective work looks at past experiences and attachment patterns to help people better understand why they react the way they do. Somatic approaches pay attention to body sensations and breathing to help manage stress and emotional overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to combine practical steps with deeper reflection so changes feel realistic and lasting.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people appreciate not needing to arrange transportation, while others find video or audio formats better for managing energy or focus. A licensed professional can help choose the format that best fits daily life and therapeutic goals.
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