Evelyn Cruz Santiago, Therapist

Evelyn Cruz Santiago is a thoughtful and experienced therapist at LifeStance Health who provides individual and family therapy to adolescents, teens, and adults throughout New York. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space for clients to explore challenges and work toward meaningful personal growth. Whether clients are navigating relationship conflicts, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions, Evelyn partners with them to develop insight, restore balance, and build practical strategies for lasting change. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma, Evelyn uses evidence-based interventions to support healing and resilience. She is particularly skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, and family systems work. Her clinical approach is collaborative and empowering, helping individuals strengthen coping skills, manage distress, and improve communication—both within themselves and in their relationships. Evelyn brings a deep commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, women, and families navigating parenting challenges. She is passionate about creating an affirming, culturally responsive space that respects the diverse identities and lived experiences of her clients. Her work is especially attuned to the emotional complexities of midlife and later-life transitions, grief and loss, and the shifting roles and responsibilities that often accompany these seasons of life. Outside of her clinical work, Evelyn finds joy and renewal through Pilates, writing, puzzles, and watching movies. These hobbies reflect her appreciation for creativity, curiosity, and self-reflection—qualities she also brings to her therapeutic relationships.