Dr. Wildelia "Delia" Santiago, LMHC

About Wildelia

Dr. Wildelia "Delia" Santiago helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She supports those dealing with depression, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and life changes.

Her work also addresses relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and the fallout from separation or infidelity. Delia is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 13 years of experience. She creates an open space where clients can talk through hard thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes clear goals and practical steps that feel manageable. She uses a mix of proven methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for regulating emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports learning to live with difficult feelings while acting on values that matter. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building trust so people can find their own answers.

Dr. Santiago also addresses specific patterns such as attachment concerns, codependency, avoidance, control issues, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She works on communication problems and rebuilding trust after betrayal.

Sessions are offered in Spanish as well as English, and she meets with people across Florida. Her goal is to help clients find clearer direction and usable tools for daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match your values even when feelings are hard, which can help during major life changes and grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to try new behaviors. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into clear steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust techniques over time so sessions feel useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you talk face to face, phone sessions work when you need simplicity, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between calls. These options make it easier to get consistent care around busy schedules and life demands.

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 kinds of problems does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and low self-esteem. Relationship strain, family concerns, trauma, anger, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes are also listed focuses.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is open and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions center on listening, setting clear goals, and building skills that work in daily life.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns. Her work emphasizes building trust and helping clients take actionable steps forward.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as a mental health counselor in Florida under the credential FL LMHC MH21462.

Can sessions be done in other languages?

Sessions are offered in Spanish as well as English.

What formats are used for sessions?

She meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: Spanish

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