Heather Zarate Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Life can feel overwhelming — thoughts that won't quiet down, family tension that keeps building, or past experiences that continue to dictate your present days. Whether you're an individual carrying something heavy, a couple trying to find your way back to each other, or a family navigating a moment that feels too big to face alone, you don't have to keep pushing through without support. This is a safe space where your culture, your story, and your language are valued. I bring a grounded, tenacious approach to my clinical work. I strongly believe healing is possible, and it can start here, so let's walk this path together.
I specialize in complex trauma, EMDR, and Family Systems therapy, working with individuals, couples, and families. Sessions are collaborative, holistic, culturally grounded, and conducted in English or Spanish. I speak to you with an honest, authentic directness based entirely on what I see will best support your growth, moving entirely at your pace.
Ready to take the first step? Schedule a free consultation through my website — online booking available now. Proudly serving the Hispanic and Latino community and all who are ready to heal. It is completely normal to feel nervous and frightening to take this first step. Therapy is a process, however I will be right here to guide you throughout the journey.
Call or Email Heather Zarate Santiago now for a free 15 minute consultation - (951) 633-1558
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Quest Behavioral Health
Heather Zarate Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 157099 Heather Zarate
- Attended La Sierra University, M.A, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Heather Zarate Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 633-1558
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
Heather Zarate Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 633-1558
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Heather Zarate Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 633-1558
Location
Additional Location
San Clemente, CA 92672
(951) 633-1558Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Heather Zarate Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (951) 633-1558