
Heather Zarate Santiago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
California therapists accepting new clients
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About Heather
As a licensed therapist working with diverse communities, I focus on supporting people through complex life challenges. I have extensive experience with anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues.
I take a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person’s unique experiences. Collaborating closely with clients, I explore communication patterns, social dynamics, and personal healing journeys. Whether it’s managing social anxiety, navigating relationship changes, or fostering self-acceptance, I’m dedicated to offering supportive, affirming guidance.
Using evidence-based methods, I provide a warm, non-judgmental space for clients to reflect, develop skills, and reconnect with their strengths to achieve healing. My practice emphasizes helping people build resilience and my background enables me to assist people from many walks of life.
What Heather helps with
- ADHD
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia





