- Focused on intimacy
- Practical skill-building
- Affirming and direct
About Chanin
Chanin Santini is a licensed clinical social worker who helps men and other adults navigate stress, anxiety, intimacy, and changes in their relationships. She brings a calm presence and practical guidance to conversations about sexuality, self-esteem, and recovery from trauma. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress so clients can feel more confident in daily life.
Chanin uses straightforward talk therapy grounded in the person in front of her. She listens for patterns that cause pain and helps people try different ways of responding. Many clients work on communication skills, managing anger, or coping with major life transitions while also addressing identity and sexual concerns.
With 15 years of experience, Chanin draws on several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. This mix lets clients name unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and build emotional awareness over time.
She also incorporates techniques useful for relationship issues, including elements of the Gottman Method, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation is needed. Chanin attends to attachment patterns and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture when they come up in sessions.
Chanin holds LCSW credentials and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time.
Therapy approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for people who struggle with intense feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Chanin collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they try strategies, notice what helps, and shift course when needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a quick session is needed. It also supports trying skills between sessions in everyday life and keeping momentum between meetings with a therapist.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Chanin commonly help with?
She works with intimacy-related concerns, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, and stress. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, kink and alternative sex culture, and fertility or cancer-related challenges.
What is Chanin's general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with concrete tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy to help people try new responses and feel steadier.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chanin has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices in California. The profile lists CA LCSW and PA LCSW as credential details.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Chanin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.