Fatima Santana, LCSW

Online Therapy

About Me

I am a bilingual English/Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults and families heal from trauma and navigate anxiety, depression and life challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I am passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of clinicians through clinical supervision and professional development.

Education & Experience

I earned my Master of Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University. I am a NYS Licensed Clincial Social Worker, SIFI trained clinical supervisor who also holds a NYS Bilingual Education Extension.

My behavioral health experience is across outpatient mental health, school-based services, hospital social work, clinical supervision and private practice. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families presenting with trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and related disorders and other behavioral health concerns. My therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based and trauma informed practices.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDRIA

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress Management

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Families
  • Immigrants
  • Seniors
  • Underserved

Language

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Sliding Scale