About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- Blended family issues
About Daphne
Daphne Santiful is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 32 years of experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She lists blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness among her focus areas.
Daphne keeps sessions practical and conversational. She listens to what is happening at home and helps people name the patterns that keep causing pain. Conversations often include straightforward skills for managing anxiety and improving communication so day-to-day life feels more manageable.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness practices. That means she pays attention to thoughts and behaviors, helps people notice what matters most, and uses simple exercises to shift what gets in the way. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help clarifying goals and building momentum for change.
Clients can expect a steady, experience-based perspective that focuses on practical steps rather than jargon. Daphne often works on concrete issues such as setting boundaries, repairing trust after infidelity, navigating blended family stress, or coping with caregiver burnout. She also supports people facing midlife questions and struggles with guilt or shame.
Sessions aim to help people improve daily functioning and relationships. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment through the online options provided.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships or parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or worry. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can clarify goals and feel heard; it supports motivation and self-directed change.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Daphne will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their situation and goals. That may mean combining ACT ideas with CBT exercises or drawing on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Practical benefits include staying connected with a therapist between life demands and applying skills directly to real-world situations at home.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with at home?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Additional focuses include blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and divorce or separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using skills-based work and reflective discussion. She focuses on identifying patterns and applying straightforward strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and family-related concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in North Carolina. Her practice is listed in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is available through the platform's scheduling flow.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.