Lex Enrico Santí
Counselor/Therapist
Pronouns: He/Him
Certifications/Degrees/Licensure:
- MFA
- MSW
- LMSW
- LCSW
- Certified yoga instructor
Education:
- Hobart and William Smith
- George Mason University
- Washington University in Saint Louis
Can provide assistance in the following languages: Romanian and Spanish
Professional interests:
Lex Enrico Santí is a Cuban-American therapist, writer, and educator whose work bridges cultures, disciplines, and life transitions. The son of a former Cornell professor, Lex has traversed both academic and real-world arenas—earning an MFA in 2011, his MSW in 2011 and his LCSW 2020 after a long career in higher education, international service, and community engagement. With a decade of therapy experience he has been practicing in the community, where he is known for blending professional rigor with a deep human connection.
Having lived in five countries and traveled to more than 40, Lex brings a global perspective to therapy. He is multilingual and attuned to the ways culture, migration, and belonging shape identity. His approach is informed by Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and his extensive background supporting clients with anxiety. As the author of Meditation 101, Lex has developed workshops, writings, and practices that ground clients in the present moment, while his narrative focus ensures that each client’s story remains central to the therapeutic process.
Lex also offers online workshops designed to make mental health tools widely accessible:
Thesis Therapy – Supporting graduate students in the writing process
Meditation 101 – An introduction to mindfulness and awareness practices
Unraveling Anxiety – Practical skills for managing stress and worry
He currently leads Write It OUT: A Narrative Therapy Process Group (Mondays 2:30–4:00pm, telehealth), which invites participants to explore their stories in a supportive, structured community.
A published author of five books—including poetry and prose—Lex believes that the curriculum of life is found in transitions: relationships, loss, discovery, and the tensions between old and new selves. Whether working with CBT, IFS, mindfulness, or simply listening, he meets clients where they are, offering both flexibility and steadiness.
Personal interests:
A writer by passion and trade, Lex continues to publish poetry and short stories while exploring photography as another medium of storytelling. His free time often centers around teaching Yin Yoga, practicing CrossFit, and cultivating mind-body wellness. Having lived in Romania, Spain, South Korea, St. Louis, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Lex carries with him a love of cross-cultural exchange and the lessons of travel. Above all, he treasures time with his partner and young son, who keep him rooted in what matters most.