Emily-Rose Santamaria , LCSW

Emily-Rose Santamaria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with four years of professional experience. She has worked with people ages 7 to 60 on a range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mood disorders, depression, ADD/ADHD, attachment and relationship challenges, and family conflict.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in the belief that therapy is a collaborative effort. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Emily-Rose uses an eclectic mix of methods drawn from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, dialectical behavior, and attachment-based therapies, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s needs.

She frames her work from a person-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused perspective, viewing clients as the experts on their own lives and resources. Emily-Rose supports clients in identifying and building on those strengths, and she recognizes that taking the step to begin therapy is an important act of courage.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Emily-Rose Santamaria

Emily-Rose draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people address issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that supports clients in exploring their own goals and building self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily-Rose collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and practical.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access a licensed professional from various locations and to continue care in ways that suit each client’s pace and comfort level.