Profile / United States
Chanin Santini, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- Attachment and intimacy
About Chanin
Chanin Santini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, intimacy and relationship concerns, addictions, trauma, and sexuality-related issues. Chanin also supports people facing life transitions and questions about identity and self-esteem.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit, along with client-centered techniques and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage worry, improve communication, and change unhelpful habits.
Chanin pays attention to attachment, body image, and issues related to kink and alternative sex culture. She also addresses medical and life challenges such as cancer, fertility concerns, and the stress first responders often face. Her work includes coaching elements when someone wants clearer goals and action plans.
In session she breaks problems into manageable parts. People learn simple behavioral experiments, communication exercises, and grounding strategies. She uses direct discussion and structured practice rather than abstract theory.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How Chanin’s approaches translate to online care
Chanin blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and mindfulness methods. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with small experiments. It is useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and habit change.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and helping clients set their own goals. It supports clearer communication and decision making. Mindfulness methods teach attention and simple grounding skills to reduce reactivity in stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions may mix techniques and are adjusted based on what helps you make steady progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a workday break or choosing audio over video to reduce bandwidth. Talk with her when you schedule about how you want sessions to fit practical needs such as timing and session length.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, intimacy and relationship issues, addictions, trauma, and sexuality-related concerns. Additional focuses include body image, attachment issues, and life changes such as divorce or illness.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new ways of responding. Sessions often include short behavioral experiments and practice to change patterns between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and mental health concerns. Her practice blends client-centered approaches, CBT, DBT skills, Gottman ideas, and mindfulness techniques.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California. Practice and fees are based in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How does payment and cost work?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your location.
What are the steps to start working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.