

I believe effective mental health care starts with feeling heard, respected, and understood. I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach and work closely with you to understand your goals, concerns, and life context—not just your symptoms.
I value clear communication and transparency, so I’ll explain diagnoses, treatment options, and medications in a way that’s easy to understand. My goal is to help you feel confident and informed about your care, not rushed or overwhelmed.
I provide evidence-based medication management while considering the whole person—mental, emotional, and physical health. I welcome questions and encourage active participation in treatment decisions so we can create a plan that truly fits your needs.
Whether you’re seeking care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or ongoing medication management, I aim to create a supportive, safe space where progress feels achievable and care feels personal.
Adriana Santiago earned a Master's degree in Counseling from Florida International University and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Central Florida. She has over six years of experience working with children, adolescents and young adults. Adriana has experience in the settings of community mental health, private practice, schools and a University based clinic.
I am a licensed mental health counselor providing individual therapy in-person and virtually. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida and completed my master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida.
After completing my undergraduate degree, I worked at a domestic and sexual violence center for three years, providing crisis and individual support to survivors and their children. During graduate school, I gained experience providing counseling in medical clinics and worked alongside adolescent and pediatric physicians. I am passionate about working with teens (13+), young adults, college students, LGBTQ+, and survivors of intimate partner violence and childhood abuse.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist who loves working with children, teens, & families. I’m the co-founder of New Growth Counseling, where we focus on providing thoughtful, relationship-based care in a warm, supportive environment. My background includes extensive experience supporting kids and families through emotional, behavioral, and life transition challenges. I’m passionate about making therapy feel accessible, collaborative, and grounded in real life.


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