Meet Daizy Santiago, a dedicated mental health professional with a strong clinical background in co-occurring disorders and substance use treatment. With over five years of experience in the field, she specializes in trauma-informed care and integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) into both group and individual work.
Daizy earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College, where she developed a solid foundation that she has continued to expand through hands-on experience across multiple levels of care—including detox, residential programs, and community mental health settings. Her work spans a broad demographic, including children, adults, and individuals on the autism spectrum, which has contributed to her flexible and person-centered therapeutic style.
At Epiphany Wellness, Daizy facilitates group therapy sessions with a focus on trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation, and early recovery. She is especially passionate about developing and delivering psychoeducational content that bridges the connection between mental health and substance use. Daizy also provides individualized support and collaborates with clients on treatment planning tailored to their unique recovery goals.
Peer support is central to her approach, and she prioritizes creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel empowered to share, connect, and grow. One of her proudest contributions has been the development of accessible, engaging group programming that blends structure with flexibility—allowing clients to meet themselves where they are while progressing toward lasting healing.
Daizy’s commitment to this work is deeply personal. Having grown up with a single mother who struggled with alcohol and opioid addiction, she developed a firsthand understanding of how addiction impacts the entire family system. Rather than turning away from that experience, she used it as motivation to pursue education and a career that allows her to support others navigating similar challenges.
Her work at Epiphany directly supports the organization’s mission to provide compassionate, comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Whether refining curriculum, supporting
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