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About Me

I am Viviane Santiago. I am so happy you came here. I am happy because this is you taking one step towards feeling better, towards solving a problem, towards your healing. Notice that. You did it, and I am happy and proud of you. I hope you are too. 

I am a LPC-Counselor focused on grief, trauma, and identity issues, with lots of experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or big decisions. I am a LGBTQI Affirming clinician. I also specialize in working with couples. I am certified as a Relational Life Couples Therapist (RLT), and I am a non-monogamous and kink ally. 

My style is calm, yet dynamic, compassionate, honest, and above all hopeful


My Education & Experience

I’m proud to bring a depth of training and hands‑on experience to our work together. I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Austin and hold specialized certifications in Complex Trauma, Grief, Relational Life Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Traumatic Stress Studies. As a Texas‑licensed LPC, I’ve served diverse settings—from university counseling centers and non‑profit crisis teams to leading individualized and group interventions. Now, through Sankofa Psychotherapy & Consulting, I blend evidence‑informed expertise with a compassionate, client‑centered approach to support individuals, couples, and leaders on their journeys toward lasting growth and healing