- Intimacy issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Chanin
Chanin Santini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or identity. Her practice focuses on intimacy, communication, and life purpose concerns people bring when they are unsure what comes next.
She helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem. People also come to her for issues tied to trauma, addictions, and relationship conflict. She works with questions around sexuality, gender dysphoria, BDSM and kink, and other sexuality-related concerns without judgment.
Chanin uses practical, evidence-informed methods to address what is getting in the way now. She draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness strategies to reduce overwhelming thoughts and strengthen coping skills. When relationship patterns are part of the issue she integrates elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and repair around conflict.
Her approach emphasizes straightforward conversation and concrete steps. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building habits that fit day-to-day life. She also offers coaching-style support for people wanting clearer direction about career or life transitions.
Chanin trained and practiced in clinical settings before moving into independent work. Over 15 years she has assisted people facing cancer, fertility and family stress, first responder strain, and the ripple effects of separation or divorce. She sees English-speaking adults in California who want to address the next chapter in their lives.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify values and decide next steps without imposing a plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it can be helpful when anger, intense mood swings, or relationship crises are present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That may mean combining mindfulness practice with CBT tools or using Gottman-informed communication work for relationship concerns.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the clinician about what length and rhythm of sessions will work best alongside work and family commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with intimacy-related issues, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and coping with life changes among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is practical and conversational, using client-centered methods alongside CBT and mindfulness to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.