Counseling and Psychological Services
Ancha Santana, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Urgent Care Clinician
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Biography
- Graduate Degree: M.A .in Counseling Psychology, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
- Training/Past Experiences: LifeSpan - RI Hospital, Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Landmark Medical Center, Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, Woonsocket High School, Gilbert Stuart Middle School, Gateway Healthcare
- Therapeutic Approach/Clinical Interests: CBT, Existential/BIPOC, First generation/immigrant, Intersecting identities/LGBTQ+
- Languages: Cabo Verdean Crioulo, Portuguese, Spanish
- Personal Interests: Originally from Cabo Verde, I grew up locally in Pawtucket. I am an animal lover and have a home full of fur love. I enjoy traveling, cooking elaborate meals, gardening and spending time with my partner, our 3 children and my mother.