Andrea Santiago, LCPC, NCC — Counselor in Chicago, IL
Address53 W Jackson Blvd IL, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone+1312-291-1730
Websitegemstonewellness.com
Andrea Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Chicago, Illinois. They offer individual, adolescent, and couples therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship support. Their approach is trauma-informed and identity-affirming, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as feminist therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and creative therapies. Andrea works with individuals, couples, and non-traditional relationships, including polyamorous and kink-identified partners, focusing on building secure communication, deeper intimacy, and healing from past wounds. They are committed to creating anti-racist, sex-positive, and affirming spaces. Services are available in-person in Chicago and virtually across Illinois, with Blue Cross and Aetna PPO insurance accepted. They also provide immigration psychological evaluations.
Best for
- Individuals healing from trauma
- Couples seeking better communication
- Clients exploring sexual and gender identity
- Polyamorous and kink-identified individuals/partners
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples counseling, Sex therapy, Trauma therapy, Anxiety therapy, Immigration psychological evaluations |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Tags | trauma-informed care, identity-affirming, lgbtq+ affirming, sex-positive, feminist therapy, cbt, dbt, mindfulness, couples therapy, anxiety |
Location
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