Phone: (919) 817-8051

Email: esantaella@carolinatherapysolutions.com

Dr. Santaella received her doctorate in clinical psychology, with over seven years of experience treating individuals and couples across the lifespan. She holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from APA accredited Albizu University. Dr. Santaella has extensive training and passion treating individuals struggling with trauma and PTSD. She is trained in both Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), two of the most widely researched evidence-based treatments for trauma therapy. Dr. Santaella also received training and certification in Somatic Trauma Treatment and the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals understand how their trauma impacts their physical and cognitive development, relationships with others, and view of self and others.

Dr. Santaella is fully bilingual and has worked in a variety of settings to include private practice, hospitals, mental health centers, schools, crisis stabilizations units, out-patient and in-patient facilities, elder care, forensic practices, and research facilities. Her extensive training and experience allows her to carefully create the most effective treatment plan based on your individual history, upbringing, presenting concerns, behaviors, and emotional functioning.