Meet Dr. Juan Santos | Helping Individuals and Couples Heal, Grow & Thrive
Dr. Santos is a licensed counselor in the state of North Carolina. He is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with resilience, clarity, and connection. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Santos combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to counseling that creates a safe space for healing and transformation.
At the heart of Dr. Santos’ work is a deep commitment to helping people overcome emotional pain and build healthier relationships—with themselves and with others. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship struggles, Dr. Santos provides practical tools and supportive guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Dr. Santos specializes in working with individuals and couples who feel disconnected, stuck, or constantly arguing. Couples that are ready to connect, heal, and improve their relationship and life. He also works with individuals who are ready to improve their life and relationship.
Using research-backed methods such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), he helps individuals and couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reignite emotional and physical intimacy. His goal is to help partners feel heard, respected, and emotionally safe in their relationships.
For individuals, Dr. Santos offers support with:
He works with people, including first-generation immigrants and people navigating bicultural identities. As a bilingual therapist, he offers sessions in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility and comfort for Spanish-speaking clients.
Clients often describe him as empathetic, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. He believes that counseling should feel like a partnership, where clients feel empowered to take charge of their growth while receiving consistent, non-judgmental support.
As the co-owner of Santos Counseling in Greensboro, North Carolina, Dr. Santos is also deeply involved in supporting the local community. His work has extended beyond the therapy room through public speaking, community workshops, and his podcast The Couch, where he discusses real-life mental health topics alongside fellow clinicians.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Santos holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. He regularly trains and supervises upcoming counselors, supporting the development of compassionate, skilled professionals in the field.
Dr. Santos is especially passionate about working with:
With a strong foundation in multicultural counseling, trauma-informed care, and relationship science, Dr. Santos tailors each session to meet the unique needs of his clients. He works from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients recognize their inner resources and build on what’s already working in their lives.
If you’re looking for a counselor who understands the importance of culture, connection, and healing, Dr. Santos offers the support and expertise to help you create lasting change. Whether you’re coming to therapy for the first time or returning to continue your growth, Dr. Santos provides a welcoming space where your story is valued, your goals matter, and your well-being is the priority.
Accepting new clients | In-person and virtual therapy in North Carolina | Bilingual: English & Spanish
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