Dr. Yana G. Santa, PsyD, LMFT
Mental And Creative Health
Tools for your mental and creative health.
PsyD · LMFT · Art Therapist
Kaiser Permanente Provider
About Dr. Yana
Dr. Yana G. Santa, PsyD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · Doctor of Psychology · Art Therapist
Dr. Yana G. Santa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Applied Clinical Psychology, and art therapist. She obtained her BA in Psychology from California State University Northridge in 2011, MA in Marriage & Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute in 2014, and PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2017
Dr. Yana's focus is grief & loss, anxiety, trauma, and depression. Her therapy approach is person centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and holistic. She utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and somatic techniques, neurobiology, hypnosis, mindfulness, meditation, sound healing vibrational therapy, art and play therapy.
Dr. Yana has experience providing clinical services to culturally diverse populations across individual, family, and group settings. She is currently an external provider for Kaiser Permanente and accepts private pay clients for telehealth sessions.
Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Services
Anxiety & Stress Therapy
Identify triggers, calm your nervous system, and build coping skills to reduce worry and feel more in control.
Depression & Mood Support
Work through low motivation, heaviness, and negative thought cycles while rebuilding routine, hope, and self worth.
Life Transitions & Self-Discovery
Navigate change, identity shifts, and overwhelm with clearer values, boundaries, and a renewed sense of direction.
Grief & Loss Support
Find compassionate space to process loss — whether a loved one, relationship, identity, or life chapter — and move forward with meaning and healing.
Trauma Therapy
Using TF-CBT, somatic techniques, and mindfulness to help you process traumatic experiences, rebuild safety, and reclaim your sense of self.
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Ultimate Self-Care List: 200+ Ways to Nourish Yourself
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Guided Meditation For Mental + Creative Health: What? How? Why?
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Brain Waves: Boosting Creativity + Mental Health
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Please Don't Kill Your Ego (A Therapist Explains the Psychology)
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Awaken Your Creative Power
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Free Meditations
Guided meditation for ocean relaxation. Find more on YouTube.
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Digital Resources
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Evidence-based digital workbooks to support your mental and creative health journey.
Available NowAnxiety Workbook
Spot your triggers, ground in the moment, challenge catastrophic thinking, and build a calming routine — by Dr. Yana G. Santa, PsyD, LMFT.
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Find the right digital tool for your mental and creative health journey.
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Journal Shop
Journals Designed for Your Inner World
Explore a curated collection of journals and notebooks crafted to support your mental and creative health journey. Whether you're processing emotions, sparking creativity, or building daily habits — there's a journal for you.
Each design is thoughtfully created to invite reflection, self-expression, and growth.
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Beyond the Veil
A deeply personal and professionally grounded exploration of grief, spirituality, and the healing journey. Written by Dr. Yana G. Santa, PsyD, LMFT — this book bridges psychology and the metaphysical to help you navigate loss and find meaning.
Available now on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking comfort, clarity, and connection beyond what the eye can see.
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