Practitioner record · Checked 10 Oct 2026
Ricardo Santiago has been in practice 22 years and is licensed in Florida. Ricardo lists stress, Anxiety, addictions and relationship issues among 45 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Ricardo's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Ricardo works with
Ricardo lists 14 specialisms and 31 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Ricardo chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Ricardo's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each client's unique journey. I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and personal growth.
My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients navigate challenging life transitions, from young adulthood to midlife experiences. I offer supportive guidance for individuals struggling with isolation, communication difficulties, workplace stress, and personal identity challenges. My practice is particularly attentive to men's issues, family dynamics, and healing from past traumas.
I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I'm committed to creating a safe, understanding environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and work towards meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're dealing with relationship struggles, addiction, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm here to support your healing journey with empathy and professional expertise.
Ricardo Santiago, on the BetterHelp listing · read 10 Oct 2026
03 · What happens next
Ricardo practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Ricardo's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Ricardo at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Ricardo is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Ricardo.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Before you commit
Built from what Ricardo actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Ricardo's - Ricardo has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.
“How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”
Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.
“With 22 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”
Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.
“How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”
On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.
05 · Practical details
06 · Provenance
Ricardo's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 10 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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