Chanin Santini, LCSW

Chanin Santini is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing intimacy and relationship concerns. She works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and sexuality-related worries. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at helping clients feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through painful or confusing moments. Chanin uses practical tools to manage strong emotions and improve communication. She also supports people dealing with body image, grief, and life transitions such as separation or fertility challenges.

With 15 years of experience, Chanin brings a broad background in addressing trauma, attachment issues, and the effects of shame and guilt. She works with people from LGBT communities and those exploring gender dysphoria or kink and alternative sex culture. She also has experience supporting first responders and people coping with cancer or chronic medical concerns.

Her work mixes client-centered listening with structured techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and skills for regulating intense feelings are common parts of sessions. When relationships are a focus, Chanin draws on tools to improve communication and reduce patterns that lead to repeated conflict.

People who choose her often want practical steps alongside honest conversation. She encourages small, achievable changes that build confidence over time. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Chanin's approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the person says, helping them feel heard and understood while they decide what matters most. This approach supports people dealing with intimacy, shame, and identity questions by making space for honest conversation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clear steps to change daily reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. Those struggling with strong mood swings or repeated conflict often find these tools helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or evenings. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting, speak without video when helpful, or keep sessions shorter for check-ins. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so expectations match the available options.