Nina Arroyo Santiago, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Washington, DC
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a bilingual social worker who is passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults cope with trauma, depression, and anxiety.
As a bilingual social worker from Puerto Rico, I offer therapy in English and Spanish for children, teens, and young adults. I know how important it is to feel understood and supported in the language and style that feels most natural to you. I use a patient-centered, trauma-focused, culturally competent approach to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore emotions, build strengths, and feel truly heard. My experience includes working in schools with middle and high school students, as well as in medical settings with children, teens, and young adults.
My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, suicidality, self-harm, self-esteem challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues. I understand the unique stressors young people face, and I offer tools and strategies to help them navigate these challenges while building resilience, coping skills, and a stronger sense of self.
Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do this alone. Everyone deserves to feel heard and supported. Whether you’re a parent seeking help for your child or a young person looking for guidance, I would be honored to support you!
License
License(s)
Education
Howard University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- Horizon
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media