Ana Carolina Santana, LGPC, MCoun, Chevy Chase, MD

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Highly recommend. Off of one visit she was kind and bubbly but also a deep thinker. Definitely felt like a safe place for the first time in a long time. Cannot wait for the next visit.”

Sidney P.August 12, 2025Video visit

About Ana Carolina Santana

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Eating Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Structural Family Therapy

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Trauma Focused

Psychoanalytic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Getting to know Ana Carolina Santana

Ana Carolina Santana, LGPC helps Maryland residents transform distress into insight and forward momentum. At LifeStance Health, she collaborates with children, adolescents, adults, and older adultsâ€”guiding each client to understand the â€œwhyâ€ behind painful feelings and behaviors, then equipping them with practical skills for lasting change. Families seeking compassionate care for ADHDâ€‘related school struggles, anxious teens navigating social pressures, or adults wrestling with depression and life transitions find in her a steady, culturally attuned partner on the road to wellâ€‘being. Drawing on years of clinical work in both community and privateâ€‘practice settings, Ana Carolina tailors treatment to the unique developmental stage and cultural context of every client. She weaves evidenceâ€‘based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness training, and family therapy into sessions that feel both structured and warmly human. Bilingual in Portuguese, she welcomes Marylandâ€™s vibrant immigrant and bilingual communities, fostering a therapeutic space where language and identity are honored. Ana Carolinaâ€™s deepest professional passion lies in three interconnected specialties: longâ€‘term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, anxiety and mood disorders, and traumaâ€‘informed care. Whether a client is grappling with complex grief, postâ€‘traumatic stress, or the pervasive selfâ€‘criticism often seen in depression, she uses a depthâ€‘oriented lens to illuminate hidden patterns and a traumaâ€‘sensitive stance to restore a sense of safety. This dual focusâ€”insight plus stabilizationâ€”allows clients not only to alleviate symptoms but to reshape their selfâ€‘story in profound ways. Beyond the office, Ana Carolina recharges by watching Brazilian documentaries and films, reading contemporary psychoanalytic literature, and taking short runs that refresh both mind and body. These pursuits mirror her clinical style: curious, reflective, and grounded in the belief that small, steady steps create meaningful transformation.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Ana Carolina Santana, LGPC, MCoun also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Maryland

5550 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Maryland

Education and training

Palo Alto University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1649958463

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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Highly recommend. Off of one visit she was kind and bubbly but also a deep thinker. Definitely felt like a safe place for the first time in a long time. Cannot wait for the next visit.

August 12, 2025Sidney P.Verified patientVideo visit

August 23, 2025Crystal L.Verified patientVideo visit

Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Ana Carolina Santana work with?

Ana Carolina Santana works with LifeStance Health - Maryland.

Where is Ana Carolina Santana's office located?

Ana Carolina Santana has 2 office locations in Chevy Chase, view full addresses on Ana Carolina Santana's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ana Carolina Santana?

Ana Carolina Santana frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ana Carolina Santana on their profile.

What languages does Ana Carolina Santana speak?

Ana Carolina Santana speaks English and Portuguese.

How do patients rate Ana Carolina Santana in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Ana Carolina Santana. 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.