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Dennis Santana, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist at Real Talk Clinical Psychology, in Houston, Texas.

Approach & Availability

Clinical Focus:

Anxiety, Depression, Attention Issues, Aging, Life Transitions.

Modality:

Telehealth

Languages: 

English, Spanish

Insurance: 

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar

Age Groups:

Adults

Accepting New Patients

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 emotional and functional challenges.  


His work focuses on anxiety, depression, chronic stress, burnout, and attention-related difficulties that interfere with daily functioning, organization, and relationships. He also has specialized training in geropsychology, allowing him to work effectively with older adults navigating health changes, aging, loss, and caregiving responsibilities.  


Born in Puerto Rico, Dr. Santana provides therapy in English and Spanish. His international background informs his attention to cultural context, family history, and the practical realities that shape a patient’s life and symptoms, particularly when distress is tied to responsibility, roles, instability, or long-standing adjustment demands.

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Strongest Fit

  • Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or burnout;​


  • Individuals with attention or organizational difficulties affecting daily life and relationships;


  • Older adults facing health changes, loss, caregiving stress, or aging-related concerns​;


  • Spanish-speaking and bilingual individuals seeking therapy in English, Spanish, or both.

​Training & Background

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology​;


  • Specialized training in Gerontology and the care of older adults​;


  • Experience in crisis intervention and a wide range of clinical settings.

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.

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, depression, attention related difficulties, adjustment to stress and 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.

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