Laura Andrea Santos
(She/Her/Hers)
Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychologist
I am a bilingual, Puerto Rican, therapist with a passion for serving LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships, as well as immigrant populations.
I believe that therapy often reflects the complexity inherent in life and it brings me joy to learn about and with my clients as we move through that complexity together. I enjoy working with people from different contexts and backgrounds. My clients bring stories of discovering themselves and their place in the world. I offer empathic listening, warmth, and humor to the therapeutic relationship. I provide affirmative care to diverse populations and hope to create a safe environment where my clients bloom and evolve. As your therapist, I strive to be authentic, emotionally attuned, and empowering and to help create the space for you to find the vulnerability and trust it requires to embark on this journey.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Burnout
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Immigrants
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Relationship Enhancement Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
PsyD
071.009651, Illinois
Education
Albizu University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2023