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Larry Santiago, MFT - #MFC 96681

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A UNIQUE THERAPIST
 Tel:   (925) 331-0528
Email:  larrybsantiago@gmail.com
Website:  www.larrysantiagomft.com


I'm a relational/humanistic psychotherapist working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families of all cultures, sexual orientations and backgrounds. I utilize a caring and engaging methodology and provide a safe and supportive environment. This safe space allows you to reflect and develop new ways of handling challenges you are facing.  I find that most people seek therapy wanting to address two main issues: relationship issues and life transitions. Some of these life transitions include career changes, relocation, changes in relationship, pregnancy, childbirth and parenting, facing illness, trauma and loss.

From an existential/spiritual perspective, I find that many clients also are seeking more meaning and fulfillment in life.

I have particular expertise in working with clients who have diverse cultural/multicultural backgrounds. I also have a deep understanding of artistic/creative individuals, and can help address issues that arise from being an artist confined to a conventional/mainstream worldview. I combine components of Western psychotherapy with Eastern wisdom traditions to foster personal balance, insight and well-being. Oftentimes the psyche has difficulties being accessed by verbal communication alone. We are stuck in our story and easily direct ourselves to a comfortable narrative. To facilitate breakaways from that stuck story place, I  incorporate various non-verbal modalities including mindfulness, meditation, guided imagery, somatic experiencing, and expressive arts therapy including music, drawing and movement in my work with clients.

 I am a 2nd generation Filipino-American who was born and raised in San Francisco. Growing up and coming of age in a multicultural environment, I have developed skills and an understanding of the concept of Cultural Humility, which goes deeper than Cultural Competence. It is through this lens, first and foremost, that I view my work as a therapist. I am certified in Trauma Treatment with EMDR, CBT and Somatic Based Interventions. I also utilize many music-based therapeutic modalities where a combination of playing music and musical immersion is used to heal and ground.

In addition to my private practice, I supervise pre-licensed and licensed therapists working in elementary and middle schools in the Oakland Unified School District.

Education & Experience
  • B.A. in General Psychology and M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a Transpersonal focus from JFKU
  • Worked with At-Risk Youth in classroom settings and in the community throughout the Bay Area
  • Worked in adult day programs for adults with special needs, assisting them with college support, job skills and life skills development

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