Disclaimer: I do not do Trauma therapy, please seek a different therapist if you are wanting to do some trauma work :)
I am licensed in California and Maryland with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I am here to support you and meet you where you are so we can work together to identify and meet your goals. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy
CA LPCC 16678
MD LCPC LC11084
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Macarena Santelices. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
With every Detail she memorized my concerns. All my Hurtful Times and all my triumphant glories are always reminded to me and how it feels like a Journey, not a Mission to keep getting better. I am deeply humbled when I can hear Macarena explain to me why some of my pains are Valid especially my teenage years. Tell her my Stories always feel acknowledged and Cherished. I am blessed to be counselled by Ms. Santelices. Thanks again.
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with Macarena for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
I’m so thankful to have found Macarena. She instantly put me at ease with her warmth and understanding. This technically is my first time at therapy and I was very nervous going in. 5 minutes into our session I knew I found the right fit!
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Macarena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd