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Meet Courtney Santos, LPC

In-Person & Telehealth in PA

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and I work with children, teens, young adults, and families who are navigating big emotions, life changes, and challenges that can start to feel overwhelming. You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, sadness, stress, attention and focus, friendships, family dynamics, grief, or behavior concerns. Many families come to therapy feeling unsure of where to start, and that’s okay.

Therapy with me is warm, down to earth, and tailored to each person’s needs. With kids and preteens, I often use play based and creative approaches to help them express themselves in ways that feel natural and safe. I am also trained in EMDR, which can be helpful for processing difficult experiences and reducing the intensity of overwhelming emotions. I believe strongly in partnering with caregivers and view therapy as a team effort, because your insight and connection matter. Whether we are talking, playing, or building skills together, my goal is to create a space where you or your child feel understood, supported, and never alone as we take things one step at a time.

Work With Me
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Clients I work Best with:

I work best with children, teens, young adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed by big emotions or life changes and are looking for support they can trust. You may notice anxiety, frequent meltdowns, trouble focusing, behavior challenges, school stress, friendship struggles, or changes in mood that feel hard to manage. Many of the families I work with come in feeling unsure, worried, or exhausted, and just want help understanding what their child is experiencing and how to best support them.

My work is trauma informed and developmentally supportive, blending conversation, play, and evidence based approaches to help clients feel safe and understood. Sessions move at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive, with an emphasis on building trust, emotional regulation, and coping skills. I partner closely with caregivers throughout the process, focusing not on blame or fixing, but on understanding, connection, and helping each child or young person grow with confidence and resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over a decade of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families across a variety of settings. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Grand Canyon University and have extensive experience providing family based services, school based behavioral health therapy, and outpatient counseling.

  • I use a flexible, evidence based approach that is tailored to each child, teen, young adult, and family. My work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, EMDR, Child Centered Play Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and strength based practices. These approaches help clients build coping skills, process emotions, and feel more confident navigating daily challenges.

    I also integrate trauma informed care and developmentally appropriate strategies to meet each client where they are. Therapy may include talking, play, creative activities, and practical skill building, always with a focus on safety, connection, and helping clients feel understood and supported.

  • You might choose to work with me if you are looking for a therapist who feels approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in your family’s well being. I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood, and supported, and I take time to build trust and connection from the very beginning.

    I meet each child, teen, young adult, and family right where they are, using curiosity, creativity, and compassion to make therapy feel comfortable rather than intimidating. I also partner closely with caregivers throughout the process, because meaningful change happens when everyone feels supported and involved. My goal is to help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and feel empowered as they grow and heal.

  • I provide the following services:

    • Individual Therapy (Kids, Teens & Adults)

    • EMDR

    • Family Therapy (Individual therapy informed by family dynamics and relationships)

  • Yes. I am in network with most major commercial insurances.