Dr. Santangelo is a wonderful, witty, incredibly intelligent and insightful therapist. I first met…read moreher over ten years ago, during a particularly dark period of my life. At the time, I was extremely depressed and just couldn't seem to get a handle on it. But somehow, immediately from the first session, Dr. Santangelo was able to give me hope and reassure me that together, with her help, I would find happiness again. I saw her for just over a year at that time, until I was really ready to begin my life again. For me, when I entered therapy, my life was at a halt, I was frozen in my own depression. But slowly, in time, I came out of it. Thanks to Dr. Santangelo.
Over the years, I have gone back to see her on occasion, at crucial turning points in my life when I have big decisions to make and need a little extra insight. Though it has sometimes been several years in between, Dr. Santangelo always welcomes me back and offers her ear and heart once again. Her style is straight forward, she lets me vent a fair amount, as in any therapy, but she also gives a lot of very helpful feedback and advice. She is compassionate and empathetic, but doesn't hesitate to challenge me when needed, encouraging me to look at things from other perspectives or even help me realize when I might be wrong. Of course she doesn't put it in those words, but she gently helps me see both sides of the coin or the gray in between the black and white, if you will. Really, she is truly brilliant!
I can't say how grateful I am that I found Dr. Santangelo over ten years ago. She has been such an important figure in my life, helping me to grow and change and ultimately become a more balanced, healthy and happy person. I have the utmost respect for her skill and craft - personally, she is understanding and kind, professionally, she knows how and when to push you towards true transformation. She is a very special doctor who has enriched my life and helped me bring about countless positive changes. I cannot speak highly enough of her.