Daphne Santiful, LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina · 32 years in practice
Daphne Santiful offers help for common struggles such as stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C015851 · expires March 2027
- LCSW, Connecticut
- 12762 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1952180945 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
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About Daphne
Daphne Santiful offers help for common struggles such as stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience and a calm, steady approach to problem solving. Her sessions are grounded in simple, practical work.
She listens without judgment and helps people name what feels hard. Together they set small, clear goals that fit daily life. Daphne uses straightforward tools to manage mood and reduce overwhelm.
Background and approach
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and focus during stressful moments.
Over more than three decades of practice she has supported people facing family tensions, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and divorce or separation. She also works with concerns like guilt, shame, infidelity, jealousy, and isolation. Daphne helps people find steps forward through those challenges.
Daphne emphasizes clear communication skills and practical coping strategies. She helps people make decisions around commitment issues, career and life purpose questions, and midlife transitions. Her style is warm, direct, and respectful of each person’s story.
Sessions are available in English and are offered to people located in North Carolina. Daphne holds LCSW credentials and combines listening with tools that fit real life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Daphne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daphne names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Practical approaches for online growth
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding from the therapist so the person can make their own choices with more confidence.Daphne works collaboratively to find the right approach for each person. She will talk through goals, try approaches that fit daily routines, and adjust methods based on what helps. Figuring out the best mix of tools is part of the work together rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls are good for a fuller conversation when face-to-face contact matters. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Daphne focus on?
Daphne addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes along with related issues such as family conflict, caregiver stress, codependency, and infidelity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, direct manner and focuses on clear listening, practical steps, and improving communication. Sessions aim to identify small goals that fit into everyday life.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 32 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns to help people build coping skills and clarify personal goals.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials with North Carolina and Connecticut listings and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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