Daphne Santiful, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Daphne

Daphne Santiful is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She combines practical guidance with steady support so clients feel heard and can try new ways of coping. Her approach aims to make everyday life feel more manageable and purposeful.

Over 32 years in practice give Daphne a wide base of clinical experience. She uses straightforward methods to help people talk through relationship tensions, family problems, and transitions such as divorce or midlife shifts.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that lead to clearer communication and less overwhelm. Daphne draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values.

Mindfulness practices are offered to build moment-to-moment calm. Her background includes long-term clinical work in North Carolina as a licensed social worker. That experience supports work with issues like caregiver stress, blended family challenges, codependency, infidelity, and feelings of isolation.

Daphne aims to blend empathy with practical tools so clients leave sessions with doable strategies. Therapy with Daphne often centers on improving communication, setting clearer boundaries, and rebuilding self-trust. She partners with clients to set goals that fit their life and pace.

The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering clear skills to reduce worry and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and builds motivation in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daphne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays practical and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone works when a suitable space is limited, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins and ongoing reflection. These formats offer flexibility and multiple ways to practice skills between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daphne commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and relationship difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is compassionate and practical. She emphasizes clear communication, small steps, and tools you can use between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 32 years of clinical experience working with a range of family and relationship concerns. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to problem solving.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with licence NC LCSW C015851 and Connecticut licence CT LCSW 12762. Her practice is based in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide different ways to connect based on your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 32 years
Licensed: North Carolina, Connecticut
Languages: English

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