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Elaine Santos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Many of her clients are professionals or parents juggling demanding responsibilities, who often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their sense of purpose and joy. Elaine has a particular passion for supporting clients through major life transitions, such as becoming a parent, navigating career shifts, or rebuilding after loss, where feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, or self-doubt may arise.
Elaine’s eclectic approach to therapy integrates multiple therapeutic methods to cater to the unique needs of each individual. By combining evidence-based practices with a holistic perspective, she acknowledges the complexity of human experiences. Elaine considers various factors that influence an individual’s well-being, including emotional, physical, social, and environmental elements. This comprehensive perspective allows for a more tailored and empathetic approach to treatment.Elaine places a strong emphasis on cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion, empowering clients to create meaningful changes in their lives.
Elaine’s style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. She strives to make therapy a space where clients feel respected, understood, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. A culturally sensitive and trauma-informed therapist, Elaine recognizes the influence of identity, past experiences, and social context on her clients’ challenges and goals.
Elaine is committed to making therapy accessible and effective, offering remote sessions for added convenience. Her ultimate goal is to help her clients feel more confident, connected, and at peace as they move forward in their lives.
Years of Experience: 12 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care
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