Sue De Santo
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California, Illinois
Accepting Online
La Jolla and surrounding areas
Accepting In-person
Updated November 18, 2022
Sue De Santo
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Relationship issues
- Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
Professional statement
Sue graduated from Loyola University with a Masters Degree in Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Relationship Coach in private practice with over 25 years experience in a variety of settings. Sue has extensive experience working with women’s issues, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, grief counseling, relationship issues, divorce recovery and couples counseling.
Sue uses a variety of methods with her clients, such as creative visualization, breath work and Emotional Freedom Techniques, (EFT) . These tools are based on the connection between your body’s subtle energies, your emotions and your health.
She is dedicated to helping singles and couples create the best version of “me” so they can create the best version of “we”. When we are centered within ourselves and enjoying life, the most amazing things happen.
Specialties
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
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
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
Sue De Santo is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $170 (50min)
- Sliding scale: $150 - $170
- Initial session: $170 (60min)
- Couples sessions: $225 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- As needed
Location(s)
Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 110-7
- Tue 10-7
- Wed 10-7
- Thu 10-7
- Fri 9-1 pm
- Sat no hours
- Sun no hours
Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 12-8
- Tue 11-7
- Wed 11-7
- Thu 12-8
- Fri 11-3pm
- Sat no hours
- Sun no hours
La Jolla and surrounding areas practice
Walk and Talk,
La Jolla, California 92037
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 9-3
- Tue 9-3
- Wed 9-3
- Thu 9-3
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 32 years
Private Practice - Chicago, Psychotherapist, 2002 - Present
Private Practice- San Diego, Psychotherapist, 2020 - Present
Loyola University, MSW, 1991
Bowling Green State University, BSW, 1987
Licensure
California: SW94684
Illinois: 149-005709
Languages
English