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- Intimacy and kink
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and DBT methods
About Chanin
Chanin Santini, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in California and has 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people on intimacy-related issues, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of sexual and identity topics. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, anger, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching-style work.
Chanin uses client-centered methods to help people talk through relationship patterns and attachment concerns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior approaches to help manage strong feelings and change unhelpful behavior. Mindfulness tools are part of her work for easing anxiety and increasing present-moment awareness.
She brings specific focus to kink and alternative sex culture, BDSM, gender dysphoria, and LGBT concerns. Chanin also supports people dealing with body-image struggles, eating and food-related issues, fertility and cancer-related stress, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce.
Practical skills are part of sessions. People can expect communication strategies, coping skills for stress and cravings, and steps to rebuild trust after trauma. Work can include coaching elements for life transitions and goal setting.
Chanin practices in California and offers services in English. Her background and methods aim to help people reconnect with their values and make measurable changes in daily life.
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How Chanin uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. It helps people feel understood and makes it easier to set goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches steps to alter unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is often used when intense emotions or relationship difficulties cause crises.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Chanin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new issues appear.
Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness practices and skills coaching between meetings. Ask about session formats during the matching step so practical arrangements match your schedule and the goals you bring to therapy.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with intimacy-related issues, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and trauma concerns, and many sexuality and identity topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, with mindfulness practices and some Gottman-informed techniques for relationship work.
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 licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Licenses listed are CA LCSW and PA LCSW, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.