Therapist in Port Chester, New York Despina K Santiago, Therapist

Despina Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys supporting children, teens, young adults, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Penn State University and her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, with additional training in programs serving children, families, and older adults.

Despina provides New York State–compliant supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians, supporting high-quality, evidence-based care across outpatient settings.

Despina provides compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She takes a collaborative approach, working closely with families, schools, and other providers to provide coordinated, high-quality support. She specializes in mood disorders, behavioral and attention challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions across the lifespan. Her therapy approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed practices to help clients build coping skills and achieve meaningful change.

Despina is a former member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), a Certified Supervisor in Field Instruction, and a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Outside of work, Despina enjoys reading fiction, practicing Pilates, and traveling.