- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LPC, LPMHC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania, Delaware
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Abner
Abner Santiago is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He communicates in English and Spanish and brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work in Pennsylvania. He approaches counseling as a team effort.
Sessions aim to restore daily functioning and help people feel more hopeful. Abner works with practical steps and conversational guidance so clients can make clear, manageable changes.
Background and approach
Many clients seek him out for worry and panic symptoms, trouble communicating with important people, or the lasting effects of trauma. He uses approaches backed by research to reduce symptoms and improve everyday coping. The work often includes learning tools for managing intense emotions and improving how people relate to others.
Abner also supports people handling the stresses of parenting. He helps parents identify patterns that cause conflict and develop more effective routines and communication habits. The focus is on small changes that fit into family life and reduce repeated arguments.
Sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy schedules. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and then schedule sessions based on availability. Abner aims to make therapy straightforward, practical, and focused on real-life results.
What Abner works with
Everything Abner lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Abner helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Abner uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach centers on teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks so people can reduce intense symptoms and handle triggers more calmly. Another approach targets mood and motivation by helping people break problems into small, achievable steps and build routines that support better days.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to identify methods that fit personal needs and daily life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for busy parents and adults. Video calls let you hold a full session face to face, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging supports brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare, or other commitments while keeping care consistent and accessible.
Questions people ask about Abner
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
What is the overall therapy style like?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps to improve day-to-day functioning and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and parenting concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania and as an LPMHC in Delaware and practices out of Pennsylvania.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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