Alicia Santiago, LCSW
(she/her)
About Me
Alicia is an LCSW in CA and CO who works with adults navigating trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. EMDR-certified and IFS-informed, she offers trauma-focused therapy rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and curiosity. Her warm, collaborative style honors the mind–body connection and the cultural and systemic influences shaping each of our stories.
Education & Experience
Alicia holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University and a Masters of Social Work from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a specialization in Community Mental Health and Gerontology.
She has professional training in EMDR, IFS (parts work), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), a skills-based, stabilization program. She has trained with Sage Integrative Health (now Alchemy Community Therapy Center), Polaris Insight Center, and Field Trip Health (now Stella Center) for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and has been providing KAP since January 2022. Alicia is a meditation practitioner and attends workshops and retreats regularly.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Carelon Behavioral Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Colorado, Quest Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Virtual Network)