In-person in Houston, online across Texas • In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Oscar, Curative, Tricare • Therapy in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Farsi
Dennis Santana, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist. Clinical Supervisor.
Approach & Availability
Clinical Focus:
Anxiety, Attention and ADHD, Aging, Life Transitions, Therapy After Hospitalization
Modality:
Telehealth
Languages:
English, Spanish
Insurance:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar, Tricare, Curative, UnitedHealthcare
Age Groups:
Adults
Availability Across States:
No
Currently at Capacity
About
Dr. Dennis Santana is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy for adults online across Texas. His clinical background spans multiple levels of care, including community clinics, healthcare settings, nursing homes, and crisis intervention services, where he has worked with patients facing a wide range of psychological and functional challenges.
His work focuses on anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, and attention-related difficulties that interfere with daily functioning, organization, and relationships. He also has specialized training in geropsychology and works with older adults facing health changes, aging, loss, and caregiving responsibilities. His experience across levels of care prepares him to work with patients continuing therapy after hospitalization.
Born in Puerto Rico, Dr. Santana provides therapy in English and Spanish. His international background informs his attention to cultural context and family history, particularly when distress is tied to responsibility, roles, instability, or long periods of adjustment.
Strongest Fit
Adults experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, ADHD, or burnout;
Older adults facing health changes, loss, caregiving stress, or aging-related concerns;
Spanish-speaking and bilingual individuals.
Patients continuing treatment after hospitalization or an intensive program.
Training & Background
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology;
Specialized training in Gerontology and the care of older adults;
Provides clinical supervision to postdoctoral fellows within Real Talk's training program.
Selected Publications and Presentations
A sample of this clinician's published research, clinical writing, and presentations.
Dennis Santana, Ph.D. provides individual therapy for adults throughout Texas via telehealth. His work focuses on anxiety, ADHD and attention-related difficulties, adjustment to life transitions, and concerns related to aging. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Licensed with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council/Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Texas License #38131). To verify a license, click here.
When Everything Changes and Nothing Feels Controllable: On Uncertainty, Anxiety Therapy, and What Actually Helps
April 2026. Journal Post. Read here.
Validation of the Emotional Dysregulation Inventory for the Puerto Rican Population.
2012. Dissertation.
Narrative therapy and spirituality for Hispanic families in challenging times.
2010. Presentation at the International Family Therapy Association Congress, Argentina.
Comparison of scores on the Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices between psychometric evaluation samples from 2000 and 2009 at a community mental health clinic.
2010. Research.