Dr. Wildelia "Delia" Santiago, LMHC

Dr. Wildelia "Delia" Santiago is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She speaks Spanish and works with individuals who are coping with major life changes, trauma, anger, and mood challenges such as bipolar symptoms. Delia aims to make the first step toward change feel more manageable and less isolating.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps that fit into everyday life. Delia uses several evidence-based approaches while tailoring strategies to each person’s needs and goals.

Her work addresses patterns like abandonment fears, attachment struggles, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with divorce, domestic violence histories, infidelity, guilt, shame, and loneliness. Many sessions include skill-building for emotion regulation, boundary setting, and coping during transitions.

Delia integrates methods such as acceptance-based and cognitive strategies to help people change unhelpful behavior and notice what matters most. She blends that with client-centered support so people feel heard while they try new ways of coping. The focus is on practical tools, gradual progress, and rebuilding confidence.

People interested in working with her can expect a collaborative process that balances short-term goals with deeper personal work. Her Florida LMHC credential signals licensure in the state and informs her clinical practice and care.

How her approaches guide online working together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. That approach is often useful for anxiety, grief, and problems that come from avoiding difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing the behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood swings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel understood while they explore what matters and make changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or choose a quieter time without travel. Many people find that video or phone sessions help maintain momentum between in-person visits and allow therapy to continue when schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skill practice to work well during remote sessions.