TAMPA COUNSELING NETWORK
Affordable, Quality Counseling Alternatives
609 S. HIMES AVE
TAMPA., FLORIDA 33609
TAMPA., FLORIDA 33609
Why hire a
Registered Mental
Health Counselor
Intern?
Registered Mental
Health Counselor
Intern?
- Lower Fees
- Quality care
- Thoroughly
supervised - HIghly motivated
- And, Eager to
help you!!
I chose to be a
counselor to
help unravel the
mystery of
suffering and
help others to
find freedom
from quietly
suffering. .
counselor to
help unravel the
mystery of
suffering and
help others to
find freedom
from quietly
suffering. .
Ginger Santiago, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
When I was growing up, I was different from what society
expected of a young girl. I didn’t fit the “box” of expected
behaviors, so I experienced social isolation. I quietly
suffered, but I became very aware of silent suffering in
others. I learned that it is with others that we are able to
share our burdens and look at things from a new
perspective, process pain, and find relief. Today I
recognize that being different is not an uncommon
experience. We are all unique and often times
succumb to the expectations of society. I chose to be a
counselor to help unravel the mystery of suffering and help
others to find freedom from quietly suffering.
My approach to the therapeutic relationship is person
centered where you are the expert in your experiences.
My attempt is to meet you where you are and understand
your world as you experience it. In doing so, together
we can explore alternative viewpoints and process
significant events that have brought you to my office.
I am committed to empowering individuals to embrace
their uniqueness and alleviate needless suffering through
enlightenment. As a veteran I have a high code of
honor and would be privileged to serve fellow
veterans and their families.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
When I was growing up, I was different from what society
expected of a young girl. I didn’t fit the “box” of expected
behaviors, so I experienced social isolation. I quietly
suffered, but I became very aware of silent suffering in
others. I learned that it is with others that we are able to
share our burdens and look at things from a new
perspective, process pain, and find relief. Today I
recognize that being different is not an uncommon
experience. We are all unique and often times
succumb to the expectations of society. I chose to be a
counselor to help unravel the mystery of suffering and help
others to find freedom from quietly suffering.
My approach to the therapeutic relationship is person
centered where you are the expert in your experiences.
My attempt is to meet you where you are and understand
your world as you experience it. In doing so, together
we can explore alternative viewpoints and process
significant events that have brought you to my office.
I am committed to empowering individuals to embrace
their uniqueness and alleviate needless suffering through
enlightenment. As a veteran I have a high code of
honor and would be privileged to serve fellow
veterans and their families.
EDUCATION:
- Master of Arts: Argosy University in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
(2014)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree: University
of South Florida in Psychology (2006)
- Associate of Arts: Pasco-Hernando
Community College (1996)
EXPERIENCE:
- Crescent Community Clinic:
Master level Counseling Intern.
Individual counseling and group
therapy. (pt px included: low self-
esteem, adult survivor of childhood
sexual abuse, eating addiction,
depression, anxiety, and stress). - Eckerd Youth Alternatives: Working
with children in early intervention and
prevention teaching pro-social skills
and problem solving techniques
(empathy, impulse control, problem
solving, and anger management). - Crisis Center of Tampa Bay:
Bachelor level counselor on a 24 hour
crisis hotline. This position also
included services with survivors of
sexual assault (first contact) during the
forensic exam process. - I am a United States Veteran: I
served in the USAF for 5 years.
| CONTACT ME for more information about my fees and services: 877-570-3632 ext 706 or gmsantiago77@tampabay.rr.com |
SPECIALTIES AND AREAS OF INTEREST
Trauma treatment, relationship issues,
interpersonal problems.
• Victims of Trauma
• Secondary trauma (family of trauma victims)
• Veterans, PTSD
• Sexual Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
Trauma treatment, relationship issues,
interpersonal problems.
• Victims of Trauma
• Secondary trauma (family of trauma victims)
• Veterans, PTSD
• Sexual Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
