Daphne Santiful, LCSW
Experienced therapist guiding practical change
Details
| Name | Daphne Santiful |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, Connecticut |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 32 |
About Daphne
Daphne Santiful is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting strains. She works with individuals facing life changes and self-esteem struggles. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical steps people can use right away.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help clients tell and reframe their personal stories. That work often uncovers patterns that contribute to isolation, guilt, or repeating relationship problems.
Background and approach
Daphne also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts, choose meaningful actions, and change reactions that get in the way of daily life. Sessions emphasize clear communication skills and problem-solving. Daphne helps people work through blended family issues, caregiver stress, infidelity, and divorce or separation concerns.
She also addresses codependency, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness or midlife crisis. Her approach is person-centered and mindful. She listens for what matters most to each client and supports them as they try small, realistic changes.
Daphne focuses on practical tools for coping, reducing overwhelm, and building self-compassion. Based in North Carolina, she offers guidance that is culturally aware and respectful of diverse backgrounds. People seeking help with life purpose, isolation or family conflict will find a steady, experienced clinician who values collaboration and clear goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Self esteem among the things Daphne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Daphne among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Daphne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Daphne among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Daphne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Daphne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Daphne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Daphne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Daphne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work online
Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people retell and reorganize their life stories. In this work, clients notice recurring themes and consider alternative meanings that reduce shame or isolation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also used to help people accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by focusing on small, value-driven steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress or obstacles appear. Together they decide whether to emphasize narrative work, ACT, or skills-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral strategies.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people see facial expressions and do deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter touchpoints for tracking progress and staying connected between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Daphne commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and relationship challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and person-centered. Sessions emphasize listening, storytelling, and practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 32 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and life transition issues. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in North Carolina and Connecticut, and she practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer a variety of ways to check in and continue work between sessions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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