Dr. Wildelia "Delia" Santiago

Compassionate care for life transitions and emotional health

LMHC Florida

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: Spanish

About Wildelia

Dr. Wildelia "Delia" Santiago provides support for a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, anger, and difficulties with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and transitions that require new coping strategies. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and struggles with isolation, jealousy, or forgiveness.

Delia draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns that contribute to distress. She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can express themselves and experiment with new ways of coping.

Her practice centers on building practical skills as well as reflecting on underlying beliefs to support lasting change. Licensed as an LMHC in Florida, Delia brings 13 years of professional experience to her work.

She offers services in Spanish and is available to international clients, tailoring her approach to each person’s goals and circumstances while encouraging small, achievable steps toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and develop healthier habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed action; it can be useful for coping with grief, chronic worry, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their own goals and self-understanding, which helps build self-esteem and emotional awareness.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques from different methods to create a personalized plan. This collaborative stance helps clients try strategies and adjust direction as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These formats allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that suit them while accessing licensed professionals who use evidence-informed techniques to support coping, skill-building, and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on skill-building and exploring thoughts and feelings to create practical steps toward change.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with licence number FL LMHC MH21462 and provides services from that jurisdiction.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

She offers services in Spanish and does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

Spanish