Hilda Santiago, LCSW

New Jersey · 9 years in practice

Hilda Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06037700 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1194473728 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Hilda

Hilda Santiago is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey. She brings nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and recovery after trauma. She focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Hilda listens for what matters most and helps identify small, achievable goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on the client’s priorities rather than long lectures. Hilda uses Client-Centered methods to make sure people feel heard and respected.

Background and approach

She also incorporates EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for trauma-related symptoms and uses Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress. Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports issues commonly affecting women’s mental health and the strain that comes with family responsibilities.

People who work with Hilda can expect straightforward tools for coping, clearer communication strategies, and steps toward regaining day-to-day balance. She emphasizes collaboration, tailoring approaches to each person’s needs, and building on existing strengths.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Hilda names

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Online support

Online approaches for trauma and goal-focused work

Hilda combines client-centered listening with goal-oriented tools to make online therapy practical and useful. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions start with the person’s own concerns and priorities and aim to create a respectful, supportive space. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is used to address trauma-related symptoms by working with painful memories and the body’s responses to them. Solution-Focused Therapy targets immediate goals and builds clear steps clients can try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Hilda will discuss options and decide with each person which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process helps shape weekly goals and the pace of deeper trauma work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging helps with short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Hilda commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like abandonment and attachment struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and practical. She listens closely, centers the person’s goals, and uses short-term strategies alongside deeper work on trauma.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Hilda has nine years of professional experience working with individuals on emotional and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Hilda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible ways to connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

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