Meredith Santoro, LMSW

I use a warm, person-centered approach to work collaboratively with my clients, honoring you as the expert of yourself. Compassion, non-judgment, and connection lead my work as I prioritize the emotional safety and rapport built between my clients and me. I take a strengths-based approach, affirming my client’s existing abilities to cope, and the insight that can be gained when we examine ways of coping that no longer serve us. I am a queer practitioner dedicated to providing identity-affirming, culturally-humble care. Curiosity is used to combat shame and assist clients in getting “unstuck” in unfulfilling patterns and ways of looking at themselves, the world, and others.

Modality and Approach

I take an integrative approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. My work is always trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and identity-affirming. I use a relational and attachment-based lens, pulling often from Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness Practices. The mind-body connection is integral, as nervous system regulation and trauma stored in the body are addressed every step of the way.