About Abner
Abner Santiago is a licensed counselor who centers his work on collaboration and practical steps. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, and he draws on 18 years of experience to help people regain a more positive outlook and better day-to-day functioning.
He focuses on stress and anxiety and on helping people manage panic attacks and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. He also helps with relationship concerns, communication problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and try out doable changes. In a session he listens closely and helps set clear, realistic goals. He breaks larger problems into smaller, manageable steps and checks progress together.
The aim is steady improvement in mood, interactions, and confidence. Abner offers care in both English and Spanish, and he practices in Pennsylvania. He uses several online formats so people can choose what fits their life.
The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, a person fills out a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to availability. Abner works with each person to find an approach that fits their needs and daily routine.
Practical approaches for online therapy
Abner uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes learning tools to manage anxiety and panic - for example, breathing and grounding exercises plus stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce panic symptoms. Another strand targets mood and daily habits by identifying negative thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to improve energy and mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to each person’s needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when schedules allow. Phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins and when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, Delaware
- Languages
- English, Spanish