Abner Santiago is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges.
01About Abner
Abner Santiago is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. He brings 18 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC). He speaks English and Spanish and practices from Pennsylvania.
Abner treats panic symptoms and post-traumatic stress alongside everyday strains such as low self-esteem and communication problems. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at improving day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
He works with each person to identify small, practical steps that add up to meaningful change. In sessions he emphasizes clear, direct conversation about goals and obstacles. He helps people break worries into manageable pieces and builds skills to handle stress when it appears.
He also helps clients sort through relationship patterns and improve how they communicate. His approach is hands-on and focused on what people can do between meetings. Homework and short practice exercises are often part of the plan.
This gives clients tools to use in real situations and makes progress more likely. Abner guides people through the process at a steady pace. He checks in about what’s working and adjusts the plan when needed.
He aims to help people regain a more hopeful outlook and better everyday functioning.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC008423 · expires February 2027
- LPMHC (Delaware)
- License PC-0000449 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1619127842 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Abner lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
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04Online support
How his approaches work online
Abner uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding tools alongside structured practice to reduce sudden symptoms. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship habits by identifying patterns, practicing new interaction skills, and trying small changes between sessions.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client review goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust plans as progress is made. This collaborative process helps identify which techniques feel most helpful and sustainable for the client.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues for skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, try brief interventions, or check in between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Abner help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting issues, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on communication problems, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He focuses on clear conversation, goal setting, and skill practice between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 18 years of experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety and relationship issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC and LPMHC credentials and works from Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and contact.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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