Anxiety
When your mind and body won't quite power down.
Therapy with Alli M Santa
A warm place to be honest about what has been hard.
You do not need the perfect words before you begin. I offer trauma-informed therapy built on real understanding, practical tools, and honest partnership.
M.A., LPC, LMHC, NCC · Licensed in Oregon and Washington
About Alli
Honest support, at a human pace
I practice with care, honesty, and genuine understanding, meeting hard seasons without judgment. Serious work does not have to feel heavy every second; when it feels right, there can also be room for humor, relief, and genuine laughter as we work through what hurts.
Services
Support for what you're actually carrying
I support people with concerns that are genuinely heavy — not just the tidy versions. If something below sounds familiar, you can learn more about how we might approach it.
Depression
When getting through the day takes everything you have.
Trauma & PTSD
When something from the past still feels present.
Grief & loss
For the losses you didn't choose and can't rush.
Divorce & life transitions
When the shape of your life is changing.
LGBTQIA2S+ support
Affirming space to be fully yourself.
Domestic violence
When home hasn't felt safe.
How it works
A clear place to begin
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here is a simple overview of what beginning may look like.
Step 1
Request a consultation
Send a short message through the site to begin a consultation request. You do not need to explain everything or have it figured out first.
Step 2
We talk
We will have a first conversation about what is bringing you here, what you are hoping for, and whether we are a good fit. Finding the right person matters more than most people realize.
Step 3
We begin at a human pace
If it feels right, we start. Therapy is real work and it takes time — but you will not be doing it alone.
You don't have to know exactly what to say
If you have read this far, some part of you is already considering it. You do not need a diagnosis, a script, or a good reason. A consultation is just a first conversation — a chance to see whether this feels like the right fit, with no pressure to decide anything today.