What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“My grief journey started in 2022, I was feeling lost and extremely sad. Luckily I found Irma. She has been a fundamental part of my journey through immense pain and fear of the future. With her compassion, kindness, and professionalism, she has helped me tremendously. She provides resources and assigns tasks which I feel have helped me make significant progress. Thanks to all the support she has provided over the past two years, I no longer find myself in that dark pit of despair. Irma is definitely a wonderful person and an outstanding professional!
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AGMore than 1 year ago
“I highly recommend Irma! She helped save my marriage and provided us with extremely helpful communication tools. Irma is very understanding and genuine. She’s hands down one of the best therapist we’ve ever had!!”
SNMore than 1 year ago
About Irma De Santiago
Focus areas
Anxiety
Confidence Issues
Low Self Esteem
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
EMDR Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Codependency
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Attachment-based
Experiential Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Irma De Santiago
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing therapy for adults who are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, low self-esteem, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries. I specialize in working with high-achieving, first-generation adults who often feel overwhelmed by family expectations, guilt, people-pleasing, and the pressure to always be “the strong one.”
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed. I integrate humanistic therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, self-compassion work, and parts-informed (IFS) interventions to help clients understand patterns at the root, process emotional wounds, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
In therapy, I help clients reduce anxiety, strengthen self-worth, improve emotional regulation, and create boundaries that feel both realistic and sustainable. Many clients come to me feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, over-functioning, and exhaustion, and work toward a more balanced and grounded way of living.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to handling everything on your own. Many of my clients are high-achieving and responsible, but also used to pushing through stress without support.
In our work together, you can expect a collaborative and supportive space where we move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. I take a trauma-informed approach and focus on understanding the patterns that keep you stuck, rather than just managing symptoms.
We’ll work on building insight, strengthening self-worth, improving emotional regulation, and creating boundaries that feel realistic in your daily life—especially in family and relationship dynamics. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and less overwhelmed by pressure and expectations.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My typical process begins with an initial intake session where we explore what’s bringing you to therapy, your current stressors, and your goals. I also gather relevant history to better understand patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, burnout, or relationship and family dynamics.
From there, we work collaboratively to identify themes and build a treatment plan that feels clear and manageable. Sessions are a mix of processing current challenges, exploring underlying patterns, and building practical tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-compassion.
As therapy progresses, we focus on deeper work—such as addressing long-standing beliefs about self-worth, responsibility, and perfectionism—while also strengthening your ability to respond differently in real-life situations. The pace is guided by your comfort, with an emphasis on creating a safe, consistent, and supportive therapeutic relationship.
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In-network insurances
Irma De Santiago, LMFT has 50+ in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 55 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I am not accepting couples at this time.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Master's in Couple and Family Therapy
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1073055380
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Irma is very professional! I feel extremely comfortable speaking and venting to her!
More than 1 year agoYB
My grief journey started in 2022, I was feeling lost and extremely sad. Luckily I found Irma. She has been a fundamental part of my journey through immense pain and fear of the future. With her compassion, kindness, and professionalism, she has helped me tremendously. She provides resources and assigns tasks which I feel have helped me make significant progress. Thanks to all the support she has provided over the past two years, I no longer find myself in that dark pit of despair. Irma is definitely a wonderful person and an outstanding professional!
More than 1 year agoAG
I highly recommend Irma! She helped save my marriage and provided us with extremely helpful communication tools. Irma is very understanding and genuine. She’s hands down one of the best therapist we’ve ever had!!
More than 1 year agoSN
I can not speak highly enough of Irma Santiago!
My experience in attending regular sessions with Irma was incredibly positive, inspiring, and life-changing! Irma handled my sessions with the utmost respect, consideration, and care, which allowed me to cultivate a trusting professional relationship. Irma's expertise, compassionate approach, and guidance enabled me to overcome difficulties and ultimately improved my overall well-being. In each session, Irma provided me with educational information and tools I still utilize on an ongoing basis. Irma is an encouraging, reliable, consistent, and communicative professional who will not hesitate to go above and beyond to ensure the success of her clients. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an individual. If you are looking for a therapist who is passionate about therapy and the progress of every client, I would highly recommend Irma Santiago!
More than 1 year agoDD
She’s the best! She truly has helped me go through the darkest times! She is very intrigued in helping you where you want to be. Any time I needed help reaching my goals and setting boundaries she was always a good help in doing so.
More than 1 year agoKM
Great experience! Easy to talk to an relateable. Has helped me make a positive change in my life since we tarted working together.
More than 1 year agoAF
She is wonderful to talk and relate with! Very helpful and has helped me make real positive change through working together! :)
More than 1 year agoAF
She is the best, in my opinion. She helped me to have a different mentality about what people do that was affecting me. I still remember all her advice and discussions. I haven’t found anyone like her, very knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring even when problems are small.
Thank you, Irma.
More than 1 year agoYH
Irma is relatable and likeable. You can feel comfortable and trust her to help you with your issues. She listens, she offers help and guidance without judgement. She is also funny and quick witted. I have seen her many times and highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoEM
We have been seeing Irma for quite some time. She has helped my husband and I better communicate and navigate our feelings. She listens to both parties and does not take sides. Irma will also hold you accountable! She’s the best, I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoKL
How soon can I make an appointment with Irma De Santiago?
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Is Irma De Santiago accepting new patients?
Irma De Santiago generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Irma De Santiago's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Irma De Santiago accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Irma De Santiago online?
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What practice does Irma De Santiago work with?
Irma De Santiago works with Serene Therapy LLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Irma De Santiago?
Irma De Santiago frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Therapy, and Worry. You can see other visit reasons for Irma De Santiago on their profile.
What languages does Irma De Santiago speak?
Irma De Santiago speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Irma De Santiago in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Irma De Santiago. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.