About

Heather Zarate Santiago, LMFT, is a licensed California therapist who supports people facing anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She works with individuals managing ADHD and related difficulties while also addressing caregiver stress, communication problems, and family conflict. Her practice includes attention to immigration issues, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and other complex life stressors.

She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive stance and uses evidence-based methods to guide work on communication patterns, social dynamics, and personal healing journeys. Heather collaborates closely with each person to identify practical strategies, build resilience, and explore life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love. Her approach aims to help people reflect, develop skills, and reconnect with their strengths. Heather is fluent in English and Spanish and maintains a practice rooted in attentiveness to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Location:
California, United States
Years Experience:
7
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: CA LMFT 157099
  • NPI Number: 1154899441
  • License: LMFT (California)

Remote, collaborative care

Heather offers online sessions that emphasize a compassionate and culturally responsive framework. This approach prioritizes understanding each person’s background and experiences, and shapes conversations about social dynamics, communication patterns, and healing. Sessions are collaborative: Heather works together with people to set goals, practice new skills, and track progress over time.

Heather also uses evidence-based methods to structure sessions in a practical way. That means drawing on approaches supported by research to address symptoms of anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress, ADHD-related challenges, and relationship issues. These methods are presented accessibly, with an emphasis on skill-building, emotion regulation, and improving daily functioning.

Online work is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those formats can be used to address parenting concerns, caregiving stress, communication difficulties, and trauma-related work while maintaining an ongoing therapeutic relationship.

How many years has Heather been practicing?

Heather has seven years of clinical experience working as a licensed therapist.

What are her professional credentials?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential LMFT and license number CA LMFT 157099.

Which languages does she speak?

Heather conducts sessions in English and Spanish.

Where is Heather licensed to practice?

She is licensed in California and practices there.

What ways can people work with her remotely?

Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

Does she accept international clients?

This profile indicates that Heather does not accept international clients.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How can someone get started with Heather?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.