Ginger Santiago

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LMHC Florida

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Ginger

Ginger Santiago is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who draws on a collaborative, client-centered stance to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes that clients are experts on their own lives and builds on individual strengths to help navigate difficult transitions and emotional setbacks. With a background spanning 10 years, Ginger integrates practical strategies and empathic listening to tailor care to each person’s situation.

Her work weaves together cognitive behavioral techniques to address disruptive thoughts and behaviors, trauma-focused methods when past harms shape present difficulties, and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. This blend allows her to address concerns from relationship and family problems to workplace stress, parenting pressures, and coping with major life events.

Ginger creates an encouraging environment where clients can explore options, practice new skills, and move toward greater wellbeing at a pace that feels manageable.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Ginger uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and career or workplace concerns. She also draws from trauma-focused therapy when past traumas affect current functioning, offering techniques that address the impact of traumatic experiences and support recovery. Motivational interviewing is available as well to help clarify values and strengthen motivation for change when clients face ambivalence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ginger approaches that choice collaboratively. She will discuss goals, preferences, and life context with each client and adapt methods over time so the work fits individual needs and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Ginger is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - to make scheduling and participation more flexible. These options help clients access care from home or work, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue momentum between meetings while working toward their goals with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, parenting and anger, self esteem, career concerns, and bipolar disorder, along with several related focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy to match methods to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges across diverse settings.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

Ginger is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH14870.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English