Gary is great at his job, a very genuine person and extremely intelligent. He has provided many tools and strategies to help navigate family relationships, cope with PTSD triggers and enjoy life despite anxiety and depression. He has taught me to interrogate my thoughts and to be kind to myself. I would highly recommend his therapy services.
Gary Santorella, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Gary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Gary. View 17 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Gary is caring, kind, and always has great ideas to help any situation that may come my way. I look forward to our sessions and I appreciate his support! Thank you, Gary!
More about Gary
- 27 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
My training is in brief cognitive-behavioral therapy. This means that we will deal in the here and now. When we discuss family history, it will be in the context of understanding how over-learned behaviors are influencing you current situation, then develop new ways (behaviors and thinking) to deal with the challenges you are facing. I work best with clients who have a specific goals that they are trying to achieve. That doesn't mean that we can't spend some time figuring this out. But once we do, we will come up with a jointly derived game plan and measures to determine if we've gotten there. Besides being a therapist, I'm a Lean implementation specialist, have been an executive coach for 25 years, and have extensive experience helping people improve their leadership/people skills and working through difficult workplace issues. I have also treated victims of trauma and have a great deal of experience working with PTSD. I co-authored a paper titled: Occupational Exposure of Healthcare Workers to HIV: Stress Reactions and Counseling Interventions which appeared in the journal Social Work in Healthcare. I have also authored a professional book titled Lean Culture for the Construction Industry: Building Committed and Responsible Teams published by Taylor & Francis.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Cancer
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Gary Santorella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396359378.
- LCSW · California · 17326 · Expires January 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Gary Santorella
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Gary is great at his job, a very genuine person and extremely intelligent. He has provided many tools and strategies to help navigate family relationships, cope with PTSD triggers and enjoy life despite anxiety and depression. He has taught me to interrogate my thoughts and to be kind to myself. I would highly recommend his therapy services.
Gary is caring, kind, and always has great ideas to help any situation that may come my way. I look forward to our sessions and I appreciate his support! Thank you, Gary!
Gary is a wonderful therapist . He is empathetic and insightful and I feel lucky to have his expertise to guide me on issues in my life.
Thank you for all of the support that you have provided this last year, Gary. Your guidance has navigated me into much calmer waters of life.
An insightful gentleman who cares for the mental health of his patients.
Gary is a god sent
It has been incredibly valuable to have Gary as my therapist. He is insightful, offers great feedback, and has been there for me when I have needed it the most! Highly recommend!
Gary is perfect for anyone who is seeking help!
Gary has been the voice of reason and helps me to maintain a healthy perspective. I credit him with keeping me functioning during the toughest transitions in my life.. I am very appreciative of the fact that he is always responsive and is able to relate to what I'm going through.
I love the time I spend with Gary. He has helped me so much
I have tried a handful of therapists and I just didn’t feel we matched. I didn’t want emotional support and that’s what I felt they were mostly offering. But Gary has such expertise on the whole field of mental health and has talked me through my issues in the most logical way, which is exactly what I was looking for. Besides being intelligent and problem solving, he is a very kind man who makes me feel comfortable always.
Great therapist who helps me with life challenges!
Great guy! And I love talking with Gary
This man has completely changed my life on so many different levels through so many different aspects and changes my life’s been a roller coaster and he’s really calm down lots of changes going on he’s taking them all in stride and advise me perfectly words can’t describe how thankful I am for this man
He shared some get insight and coping skills.
Gary has been the most effective and efficient therapist I have visited. He has been instumental in helping me understand the ways I cause things to go wrong, and even more in helping me to cause them to go right.
Gary is very personable and caring. I appreciate his candor in session and the feedback he provides. I look forward to continuing to work with him, and am thankful I got matched with him.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gary Santorella offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Gary Santorella works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Gary Santorella speak?
Gary Santorella speaks English.
How many years of experience does Gary Santorella have?
Gary Santorella has 27 years of experience.
Where is Gary Santorella licensed to practice?
Gary Santorella is licensed to practice in California.
Does Gary Santorella accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Gary Santorella does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Gary Santorella offer?
Gary Santorella offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Gary Santorella?
Gary Santorella can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Gary Santorella?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.