Karen Santos
Trauma-informed psychotherapist supporting individuals and families
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About
Karen Santos is credentialed in Australia as a Psychotherapist and Social Worker and brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with adults, adolescents and children, offering support for trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns and coping with life changes.
Her ongoing delivery of evidence-based trauma and mental health counselling, together with recent community mental health case management, has sharpened her capacity to understand, empower and collaborate with people as they pursue positive mental health in ways that matter to them.
Karen has completed specialised training in the neurobiology of trauma and developmental trauma, Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She is currently strengthening her competencies in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This mixture of training makes her able to work effectively with individuals as well as dyads such as parent and child.
As a female therapist of colour with extensive experience, Karen aims to create a safe space for self-reconnection. She remains curious alongside clients to uncover their specific needs, prioritises their well-being and seeks to ensure each person feels valued and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Tagalog
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Parenting, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual trauma, Veterans, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: PACFA #23261 exp 2026-06-30
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How much experience does Karen Santos have?
Karen Santos has 12 years of experience providing therapy services.
In which languages does Karen Santos provide therapy?
Karen Santos provides therapy in English and Tagalog.
Where is Karen Santos located?
Karen Santos is located in Australia.
How can I work with Karen Santos as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Santos by Phone, Video, Live Chat or Messaging.
How much does therapy with Karen Santos cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Karen Santos. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.