Merrisa Dawn Santos, MA, LPC, Provisionally Licensed LCPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP, CCATP. CMIP, ADHD-CCSP, CAGCS, WMHS

I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services. Using a holistic approach focused on connecting the mind, body, and spirit, I help you connect with your higher purpose and experience life free from emotional pain. As a bilingual practitioner, I offer compassionate, collaborative services that help you live a happier, more rewarding life filled with joy and purpose. Emotional stress and setbacks are a normal part of our human existence; however, these challenges can have a tremendous impact on how we view ourselves and our lives. My goal is to help you explore, understand, and overcome your obstacles, and start living a life filled with promise, hope, and possibility.

I am adept at working with patients from various cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. I use a holistic approach that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit to promote mental health and well-being. As a bilingual practitioner, I believe in working within a multicultural lens and am committed to providing compassionate, collaborative counseling services and therapeutic approaches across the entire human landscape. As a critical thinker and experienced mental health professional, this helps me utilize mind-mapping techniques to help patients achieve a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.