Stephanie Santos
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, LCADC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, LCADC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsI am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) by the State of NJ, as well as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University in 2013 and Master's of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University in 2016.
I hold seven years of counseling experiencing working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, families, and persons living with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or substance use disorders. As a counselor, I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach, blending techniques from complementary counseling theories to provide an individualized counseling experience tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 7 years
Rutgers University, Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2016
New Jersey: 37PC00670200
New Jersey: 37LC00370200
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