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Franco E. Santos, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (Reg. #IMF 61114) - Let's Talk...It can be a tough world.  At times challenges and hardship come from all segments of our lives – work, school, relationships – and at the same time.  Sometimes our problems become so overwhelming that we are left wondering, “what's the use?”

It is at these times that many find themselves stuck.  To ease the pain, some seek the comfort and confine of their rooms to sulk, unable to sleep, eat, or have energy to do the things they used to enjoy (these are symptoms of depression).  Others become so overwhelmed and anxious that they experience panic attacks.  Others resort to alcohol or drugs to ease their pain. Some become so angry that the spouse or partner and their children bear the brunt of emotional and/or physical abuse.  And then, there are those who contemplate suicide.

If you feel stuck and the world seems to have turned its back on you, let’s talk.  If you feel as if you have nowhere to turn, let’s talk.  Before you give up and let go, let’s talk...

About Franco E. Santos, M.A.

Franco E. Santos, Marriage and Family Therapist-Intern/PsychotherapistFranco E. Santos is a Marriage and Family Therapist-Intern/Psychotherapist (Intern No.: IMF 61114) in Tarzana, California, a psychotherapist working under the supervision of Dr. Jo Anne Kaplan. Franco provides individual counseling, couples/marital counseling, family counseling, parent-child counseling, and group counseling. Franco E. Santos helps clients find resolution to a wide variety of emotional and relational problems including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marital/family conflicts.

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Family Systems: Rules, Rituals and Myths
Family Systems: Rules, Rituals and MythsWe are all familiar with rules, rituals and myths in the context of the larger society. Rules are a group's stated guidelines that clarify the acceptable behaviors from those that are not and the consequences if a member or members fail to conform to the guidelines. Rituals function as the glue that binds the society and the role each member plays in the ritual reinforces how power is structured and distributed within the society. Myths exemplify... Read more...
 
Depression: When sadness becomes a habit
Franco E. Santos, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (Reg. #IMF 61114) - Depression:  When sadness becomes a habitDepression is the common term used in the media and by the general public to identify a family of mood disorders that fall within the category of "Depressive Disorders" or "unipolar depression." Further divided based upon the length of time of the affliction and extent/level of... Read more...
 
Inexplicable Fear: the face of panic disorder

Inexplicable Fear: the face of panic disorderPanic Disorder (PD) is a common anxiety disorder that affects approximately 5% of the adult population and 10% to 15% of children and adolescents.  Because of the high prevalence rate and physical manifestations of Panic Disorder, there is great economic cost to... Read more...

 
The Nature of Anger

anger_small"Anger Management problem" is a catch phrase used to describe a person who suffers from chronic angry outbursts.  These outbursts may take the form of screaming and yelling to breaking and throwing items to outright physical violence against another.  People who bear the brunt of the person's anger oft... Read more...

 

Understanding Psychotherapy

If I told you about me, would you...
whisper2At the very heart of a psychotherapist-client relationship is trust.  After all, the client is expected to discuss with the psychotherapist his innermost thoughts and feelings regarding ...
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Confidentiality and Parent(s)' Right to Know
Confidentiality and Parent(s)' Right to KnowParents bring their child(ren) to therapy in the hopes that in doing so they would learn what their child(ren) are doing and thinking.  In a way, making the psychotherapist a pseudo-spy for the parents.  This approach to therapy, however, may end up being more...
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What is Psychotherapy?
what is psychotherapyStatistical studies show that mental illness is a common ailment.  In the United States, the estimated number of people who suffer from mental illness, e.g., depression, anxiety or panic disorder, phobias, bipolar, etc., annually varies from a low of 20% to...
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The psychotherapist and the client: demystifying therapy
the-psychotherapist-and-the-client-demystifying-therapy - Franco E. Santos, M.A., MFT-I (Reg. #IMF 61114)You no longer enjoy where you are and, maybe, just maybe, you never did. There is a place where you would rather be, where you could be, but you're not sure where that place is, whether it exists, and, if so, how you would get there. Varied are the reasons that...
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Please Note: I currently am not accepting clients at this time. If you require attention, please visit ClinicalPsychotherapists.com or ModernFamilyLiving.com for listings of qualified therapists near you.

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1.  Where photos appear within this website, other than that of Franco E. Santos, such photos are of models and not of actual clients. (In compliance with B&P §651(b)(3)(B).)
2.  Each person is unique and so is each's life circumstances and needs.  The information found herein are provided as general description only and not meant to apply to every situation.  If you feel you or someone you know needs help, please contact Franco E. Santos.

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