Santo Psychotherapy
Support for anxiety, trauma, relationships, and identity in a compassionate and collaborative space. LGBTQ+ and allies welcome. In-person in NYC and online.
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Individual Therapy
Therapy that moves at your pace, focused on what matters most to you. Whether you're working through something specific or trying to understand long-standing patterns, we'll build a space where that kind of honest, careful work can happen.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
This is a practice where your full identity is welcome — not just acknowledged, but understood. We work with LGBTQIA+ adults navigating everything from coming out and family rejection to the longer work of reclaiming who you are on your own terms.
Couples Therapy
Relationships don't struggle because people stop caring — usually it's the opposite. Couples therapy here focuses on what's underneath the conflict: how each person relates, communicates, and shows up, and what it would take to do that differently together.
Anxiety and Trauma Support
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and conversion therapy recovery are among the most common reasons people find their way to this practice. If something has been weighing on you for a while, you don't have to have the right words for it yet — that's what we're here to figure out together.
Real Life Is Complicated.
Therapy Should Meet You There.
Many people who come here have been carrying something for a long time — anxiety that won't quiet down, relationships that follow the same painful patterns, or a sense that who they are has never quite been fully accepted. Some are working through the effects of trauma, religious harm, or experiences that were supposed to help but didn't.
Whatever brought you here, this is a practice built around the belief that you deserve care that takes your whole story seriously.
Life is challenging. You don't have to do it alone.
We work with people navigating:
- Anxiety, overthinking, or a persistent sense of dread
- Depression or emotional numbness
- Complex trauma and its effects on identity and relationships
- Religious harm or conversion therapy recovery
- Questions about identity, belonging, and self-worth
Anxiety, overthinking, or a persistent sense of dread
Something Brought You Here.
Let's Start There.
How We Can Help
Every person who comes here brings a different history, a different set of needs, and a different idea of what healing looks like. The services here are designed to meet that range, whether you're just beginning to explore therapy or returning to do deeper work.
Individual Therapy
Therapy that moves at your pace, focused on what matters most to you. Whether you're working through something specific or trying to understand long-standing patterns, we'll build a space where that kind of honest, careful work can happen.
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Couples Therapy
Relationships don't struggle because people stop caring — usually it's the opposite. Couples therapy here focuses on what's underneath the conflict: how each person relates, communicates, and shows up, and what it would take to do that differently together.
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
This is a practice where your full identity is welcome — not just acknowledged, but understood. We work with LGBTQIA+ adults navigating everything from coming out and family rejection to the longer work of reclaiming who you are on your own terms.
Get In Touch
Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Grief
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and conversion therapy recovery are among the most common reasons people find their way to this practice. If something has been weighing on you for a while, you don't have to have the right words for it yet — that's what we're here to figure out together.
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Dr. Nick Santo, DSW, LCSW, SIFI
Nick Santo founded Santo Psychotherapy with a straightforward belief: that good therapy should feel like a real conversation. His approach is exploratory and unhurried, focused on understanding how early experiences shape the way people move through the world today and what it takes to shift that.
He works with a lot of curiosity, some humor, and genuine investment in the people he sits with. Over time, that work tends to show up in both directions, in how someone feels about themselves and in how they navigate their relationships and daily life.
Nick holds a doctorate in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He is an adjunct professor at NYU's Silver School of Social Work and a published author whose work spans complex trauma, religious harm, and affirmative practice with LGBTQIA+ communities.
Meet Our TeamPersonalized Care, Trusted Results
The work that happens here is deeply personal, and we understand that choosing a therapist is a big decision. Below are just a few of the many kind words we've received from clients and colleagues over the years. If you have questions about what therapy here would be like, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Dr. Santo is a warm, thoughtful, and empathic therapist. His profound commitment to providing gender affirming, top-notch mental health care services to the LGBTQIA+ community is impressive. His trauma-informed, integrative approach provides the needed support and understanding that deepens the therapeutic relationship, where healing work can happen, promoting individual growth. A skilled provider, I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Santo.
Priti D.Dr. Santo is a one-of-a-kind therapist. I have gotten to know him over the years. He is thoughtful and considerate in his work, taking into account a person's unique experience. He encourages introspection and provides attuned support. Dr. Santo has expertise in trauma and brings many therapeutic tools and studies to his work. He truly invests in the therapeutic work and helps his patients to grow and thrive.
Ashley L.I’ve referred several clients to Dr. Santo! Nick creates a space that’s warm, affirming, and genuinely healing. I trust him deeply and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to reconnect with their authentic self, especially someone seeking a space for affirming LGBTQIA+ therapy.
Leo M.I highly recommend Dr. Santo's therapeutic services. He is highly professional and does transformative work with clients. He provides a safe and welcoming space for clients to share their experiences and struggles while having an evidence-based approach. If you or someone you know is seeking professional support, I wholeheartedly recommend their services.
Marina B.I had the pleasure of working with Nick for several years and am inspired by his patience, knowledge, dedication and genuine care he offers to each of his clients. His passion, compassion and advocacy for the various populations he serves especially the LGBTQ+ community is a positive and effective force in the lives of everyone he touches, both clients and colleagues alike! He is always first on my list when seeking a referral.
Deborah F.Dr. Santo is a fantastic clinician. I make referrals to him as often as I can! He is incredibly warm and well versed in many modalities.
Jessica C.Nick has a really caring and supportive approach. He has experience treating a variety of issues and is LGBTQ+ affirming. I like being able to refer to colleagues who I know will take great care of clients, and Nick is a reliable and skilled provider.
Samantha O.I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Nick Santo as a colleague. He is warm and welcoming which is an asset if you have been feeling lost in this world. If you are trying to uncover your worth and find a true sense of belonging reach out to Nick today.
Kristin C.
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