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Michelle Santana

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

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Available both in-person and online
El Paso, TX 79902
What if you didn't have to work so hard to feel okay? Maybe you're constantly overthinking, putting pressure on yourself to get everything right, avoiding uncomfortable situations, or struggling with emotions that feel bigger than you want them to. You may look fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted on the inside. Therapy is a place to step out of that cycle. I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, and emotional reactivity.
Together, we'll explore the patterns beneath what you're experiencing, understand where they came from, and discover whether they still serve you today. Using approaches such as EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT, we'll build practical tools, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful change that lasts.
You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. That's what I'm here for. Together, we'll create space to loosen the grip of old patterns and move toward a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and true to you. When you're ready, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
Call or Michelle Santana now for a free 15 minute consultation - (915) 277-8036

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Desert Rain Therapy LLC

El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 277-8036
My website
I offer therapy session in-person or online via video! I am available in-person Monday-Wednesday and via video Monday-Friday.
I specialize in Anxiety, Anger Management and Relationship Issues 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (915) 277-8036
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Desert Rain Therapy LLC

El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 277-8036
My website
I offer therapy session in-person or online via video! I am available in-person Monday-Wednesday and via video Monday-Friday.
I specialize in Anxiety, Anger Management and Relationship Issues 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $125

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • BCBS of Texas Medicare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Devoted Health Medicare
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Administrators
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Quest Behavioral Health
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I am in-network with the insurances listed below including Blue Cross and Cigna. I also provide a self-pay option for sessions. Please reach out and let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to work with you to ensure therapy is financially accessible!
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 277-8036
"
I am in-network with the insurances listed below including Blue Cross and Cigna. I also provide a self-pay option for sessions. Please reach out and let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to work with you to ensure therapy is financially accessible!
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 277-8036

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 89061 Michelle Santana
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of Texas at El Paso, Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling
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With five years of clinical experience, I've supported hundreds of adults from diverse backgrounds. I'm trained in CBT, EMDR, and CPT, with extensive DBT experience. I also serve as a professor in a graduate mental health counseling program.
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 277-8036
"
With five years of clinical experience, I've supported hundreds of adults from diverse backgrounds. I'm trained in CBT, EMDR, and CPT, with extensive DBT experience. I also serve as a professor in a graduate mental health counseling program.
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 277-8036

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Anger Management
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Religious trauma
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (915) 277-8036
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Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (915) 277-8036

2 Endorsements

Maricela Giner-Nevarez
Maricela Giner-Nevarez
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC-S
I highly recommend Michelle! She is warm, caring, genuine, and knowledgeable. Her clinical expertise and experience as a supervisor truly shine through. She brings humor and warmth to her work, making others feel welcome, supported, and understood.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
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I tailor therapy to what you bring into the room, your goals, and what feels most helpful for you. My approach is collaborative and grounded in safety, with mindfulness woven throughout the process. I draw from CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR to support meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 277-8036
"
I tailor therapy to what you bring into the room, your goals, and what feels most helpful for you. My approach is collaborative and grounded in safety, with mindfulness woven throughout the process. I draw from CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR to support meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 277-8036

Location

Primary Location

Desert Rain Therapy LLC

El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 277-8036
"
I offer therapy session in-person or online via video! I am available in-person Monday-Wednesday and via video Monday-Friday.
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (915) 277-8036
"
I offer therapy session in-person or online via video! I am available in-person Monday-Wednesday and via video Monday-Friday.
Photo of Michelle Santana, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Michelle Santana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (915) 277-8036