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Emily-Rose Santamaria, LCSW

Connecticut LCSW specializing in anxiety and trauma
  • Warm collaborative approach
  • Works with ages 7-60
  • Person-centered and practical

About Emily-Rose Santamaria

Emily-Rose Santamaria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with four years of professional experience. She has worked with clients ranging in age from 7 to 60, addressing concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mood disorders, depression, ADD/ADHD, attachment and relationship difficulties, and family conflict among other challenges.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in the belief that therapy is a collaborative process - the therapist and client work together toward clear goals. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and does not rely on stigmatizing labels when understanding difficulties.

Emily-Rose uses an eclectic approach, drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, dialectical behavior, and attachment-based therapies. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, maintaining a person-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused perspective.

She encourages clients to view themselves as the experts of their own stories and to build on existing strengths to navigate challenges. Taking the first step to seek support is acknowledged as an act of courage, and she affirms that beginning therapy is a meaningful move toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily-Rose Santamaria have?

Emily-Rose Santamaria has four years of professional experience.

Is Emily-Rose Santamaria a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CT LCSW 012557.

In which languages does Emily-Rose Santamaria provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Emily-Rose Santamaria located?

She is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Emily-Rose Santamaria as my therapist?

You can work with Emily-Rose Santamaria through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily-Rose Santamaria work with international clients?

Yes, Emily-Rose Santamaria works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily-Rose Santamaria 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been found to offer benefits comparable to traditional in-person care for many people.

One major advantage of remote sessions is flexibility - clients can choose the format that suits them best, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations.

Licensed professionals provide online services, and clients can switch to a different therapist at any time if they are seeking a better fit. For many, remote therapy makes consistent, professional support more attainable without sacrificing the collaborative, goal-focused work of traditional therapy.

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