About Abner
Abner Santiago is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people regain a more positive outlook and better day-to-day functioning. He brings 18 years of experience to sessions and speaks both English and Spanish.
He approaches counseling as a team effort. Sessions are used to identify small, practical changes that add up over time. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about stress, anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, and problems in relationships and parenting.
Abner has worked with people who report trouble communicating, recurring worry, and reactions after traumatic events. He emphasizes clear steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Conversations explore what is getting in the way and where to make targeted changes.
His practice focuses on helping people manage symptoms of panic disorder and panic attacks alongside broader concerns such as depression and self-esteem. He aims to help clients develop tools they can use outside of sessions to reduce distress and build confidence.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Abner helps clients set goals, try approaches between meetings, and track what helps. He invites questions and adjusts plans so the work fits each person’s life.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Abner uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn to notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and panic attacks. This method teaches step-by-step skills for managing worry and interrupting escalation of panic.Another approach centers on building coping skills and gradual exposure to feared situations. It emphasizes small, repeated practice so people can regain confidence and reduce avoidance over time. These techniques are often used alongside goal setting and skill practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Abner treats therapy as a shared process and will help figure out which techniques fit each person's needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts plans as progress is made and invites client feedback throughout treatment.
For practical reasons, confirm current session options before booking. The main benefit of online sessions is flexibility - they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If you need a quieter or simpler setup, discuss options during the initial questionnaire so sessions match day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Delaware
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting issues, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, panic disorder and panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on clear steps and changes you can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and focused on what helps in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LPMHC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.