Welcome to a therapeutic space where your story is honored, your struggles are acknowledged, and your healing is nurtured.
Jennifer Garrido Santos MA, LMFT, LICSW
Therapist | Specializing in Trauma & Relationships
Trauma isn’t always a single, dramatic event. Often, it is subtle, chronic, or relational—unfolding over time through moments of feeling unseen, unsupported, or unsafe, especially in early relationships. As physician and author Gabor Maté writes, “Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you.” These experiences—whether loud or quiet—can shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. You may not think of your story as “trauma,” yet notice patterns such as bracing for something to go wrong, feeling overwhelmed by emotions—or disconnected from them—or finding yourself stuck in painful relational dynamics.
I offer a space where you can safely explore your story and reconnect with parts of yourself that have been hidden or hurt, especially as you navigate the echoes of past experiences, attachment wounds, relational injuries, or generational patterns. This work gently supports shifting long-standing patterns from the inside out by reclaiming inner wisdom, restoring a sense of safety in your body and relationships, and learning new ways of being that feel aligned, empowered, and whole. We’ll move at your pace, honoring both the resilience you’ve already built and the growth you’re ready to embrace.
Offering Therapy that Addresses the Intersection of Trauma and…
Grief and Loss
Chronic Stress
Abuse Survivors
Addiction Recovery
Neurodivergence, Including Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
Parenting, Including a Special Focus on Advocacy and Special Education
Cultural and Racial Identity
Relationship Challenges
Life Transitions
Mental Health in Schools
Adolescents and Young Adults
Couples and Families
Aging
The Meaning and Mission of “Edme”
There's a story in my family about my grandmother, who changed her name from Edme to Emme. We aren’t exactly sure why - maybe she just didn’t like it, or maybe she changed it to make it easier for others to pronounce. During my childhood, my grandmother cared for me often, and here is what I observed about her: as a Puerto Rican woman with Indigenous roots, my grandmother’s name was just one of many aspects of her identity she altered to navigate the prejudices, "isms," and traumas that threatened her well-being. Her story of resilience became the inspiration behind the name and purpose of my private practice.
Like my grandmother, we are all trying to figure out who we truly are in the midst of societal pressures to maintain the status quo. My practice is a space where you can embrace your authentic self, navigate life’s complexities, and transform experiences into strengths. Together, we will celebrate the richness of your identity and journey toward a more empowered and fulfilling life.