About Me
Greetings! I am Dr. Mercedes Santana (she/her/ella) an Afro-Latine multicultural trauma psychologist, self-care expert, and career counselor offering services to adults. I believe in the power of safe spaces, the importance of feeling heard, and the transformative potential of support in the therapeutic process. My approach blends relational, cognitive, brain-based, and somatic methodologies, placing the narratives of individuals at the forefront within a context that is affirming and liberating.
Together, we will build your skills to manage stress and anxiety in the context of our therapeutic relationship. Since my very first clinical practicum, I have been sought out mostly by members of the Global Majority and/or LGBTQ+ folks for care, however welcome ALL. To align my care and produce sustainable healing, I am in the ever ongoing process of decolonizing my practice, which brings a certain level of humanity and critical consciousness not found in traditional Western psychological approaches.
For career counseling, I offer interest/value/skill exploration, resumé tailoring, interview preparation, job search planning, and career planning services. I have graduate level preparation in vocational psychology and professional work experience as a career counselor.
To schedule a free 15 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit, please select Request Appointment. I respect individual's autonomy in seeking therapy and ask that you do not make appointments for others. Questions can be submitted via the "Contact" button.
PLEASE NOTE: I only accept insurances listed for MN residents. Otherwise my services are out of pocket. I am authorized via PsyPact to offer telehealth to the following areas: AL AR AZ CO CNMI CT DE DC FL GA ID IN IL KS KY ME MD MI MN MS MO NE NV NH NJ NC ND OH OK PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY.
Dr. Mercedes Santana PhD
Licensed Counseling Psychologist