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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- Trauma and abuse
About Heather
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with seven years of clinical experience, Heather Zarate Santiago focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD. She works with people facing relationship shifts, parenting strain, and the fallout from traumatic events. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Heather prioritizes clear, practical conversation. She helps people name unhelpful patterns and try small changes. In session she looks at how communication and social interactions affect daily life. She also addresses caregiver stress, impulsivity, and problems connected to immigration and separation.
Her approach relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means focusing on strategies shown to help with anxiety, trauma symptoms, and problems with self-regulation. Heather supports people working through issues like post-traumatic stress, phobias, social anxiety, and problems with trust or jealousy.
She pays attention to cultural context and everyday pressures. Heather talks through concrete coping tools for stress and parenting challenges. She also helps people explore questions of life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love when those concerns come up.
People can expect a collaborative tone that moves from identifying problems to practicing new skills. Heather asks about communication habits and offers exercises to try between sessions. To start a first session, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online work
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. For anxiety and stress, practical skill-building methods teach breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce worry and improve daily functioning. For trauma-related concerns, approaches that focus on safety and symptom management help people reduce distress and handle reminders of past events. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will discuss what has or hasn’t helped before and will suggest methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made together and can change as needs evolve. Confirm the current session options before booking. The platform’s process asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format and timing up front to choose what fits daily life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related issues like caregiver stress, domestic violence, and immigration concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with practical, skills-focused conversation. She collaborates with clients to identify patterns and try small behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with diverse communities and a range of challenges including trauma and parenting stress.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session and payment arrangements?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm session formats before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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