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Chanin Santini, LCSW

California LCSW for intimacy and trauma care
  • Intimacy and relationships
  • Trauma recovery and growth
  • Client-centered therapy

About Chanin Santini

Chanin Santini is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California who supports individuals facing complex personal challenges. With a focus on intimacy, communication, and personal growth, she works with people navigating self-love, social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship transitions, and sexuality-related concerns. The LCSW credential indicates specialized training in clinical social work and the ability to provide therapeutic services in clinical settings.

Her practice emphasizes compassionate, affirming care that honors each person's individual journey. Chanin creates a space where clients can explore their experiences with authenticity and respect, and she attends closely to issues that arise in workplace dynamics and gender-specific challenges. She also helps individuals reconnect with a sense of purpose and restore emotional well-being.

Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Chanin offers trauma-informed, client-centered support designed to foster deeper self-understanding and meaningful personal change. Her approach aims to empower clients as they navigate some of life’s most intricate emotional landscapes, providing steady guidance through periods of transition and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Intimacy-related issues

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Chanin Santini have?

Chanin Santini has 15 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Chanin Santini a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details are CA LCSW 131236 and PA LCSW CW019281.

In which languages does Chanin Santini provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Chanin Santini located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Chanin Santini as my therapist?

You can work with Chanin Santini through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Chanin Santini work with international clients?

Chanin Santini does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Chanin Santini cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a good fit?

People often wonder whether online therapy makes a real difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy routine.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and clients may change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Online therapy can expand access to consistent, structured support while preserving many of the core elements of traditional therapeutic work.

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