How Ginger works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ginger
Ginger Santiago is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and major life changes. She approaches each person with respect and practical support, believing clients know their lives best.
Ginger centers sessions on each person's strengths. She listens first, then helps set small, manageable goals. Sessions are straightforward and focused on skills people can use between appointments to reduce distress and regain calm.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and survivors of sexual assault. She also helps people facing workplace strain, caregiver burnout, and challenges tied to relationships and parenting. These experiences shape a flexible approach that adapts to what an individual needs most.
Ginger uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing. She helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, try different coping skills, and stay motivated through hard changes. When trauma is central, she integrates trauma-focused techniques to address painful memories and reactions.
People who choose Ginger can expect practical steps, clear goals, and a supportive tone. Her work aims to reduce immediate distress while building tools for lasting change. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Ginger works with
Everything Ginger lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ginger's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ginger lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person in the room. The therapist listens carefully, follows each person's lead, and helps them use their own strengths to solve problems. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to find their own answers.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes easy exercises and homework to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ginger will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals and comfort level. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people meet face to face from different locations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick ways to touch base or process something between sessions. These options provide flexibility while keeping therapy consistent and goal oriented.
Questions people ask about Ginger
What kinds of problems can Ginger help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like workplace issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centered work with clear, practical steps. Sessions focus on listening, setting goals, and practicing skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Ginger has ten years of experience working with people facing trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.