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Thoughts, ruminations, recommendations from a mindfulness therapist. My life has been a mix of literary exploration, government work, and global education. My journey has taken me across the world—from working with street children in Romania to teaching in South Korea—before returning home to focus on crisis management and therapy.

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Top 5 Traits of a Great Therapist
Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW MFA Walking in my woods in Trumansburg, NY. Photo credit: Jesse Winter I did not always want to be a...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Apr 164 min read
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The Bagel That Broke the Cycle: A Personal Story of Gut Health and Anxiety
Lex Enrico SantÃ, A Key Therapy LCSW, PLLC The intricate relationship between gut health and mental well-being has garnered significant...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Apr 146 min read
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The Battle Between the Heart and Mind: Finding Balance in Healing
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA As a therapist working on a college campus, I see daily the battle between the heart and the mind play out in...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 294 min read
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Healthy Gamer and Yogic Chitta: A Dual Framework for Understanding the Mind’s Response to Modern Addictions and Emotional Distress
By Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MSW – A Key Therapy LCSW PLLC  In an age dominated by technology, the challenges of mental health have...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Feb 286 min read
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NARRATIVE THERAPY: Writing the Letter
How to Write a Letter to Someone Who Hurt You: A Guide to Letting Go Writing a letter to someone who has hurt you can be one of the most...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Feb 215 min read
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Holding Our Breath: Anxiety, Panic, and the Oxygen Connection
As children, across various cultures, races, and genders, many of us found ourselves competing in one simple game—holding our breath...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Sep 5, 20246 min read
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Introducing the AMi Scale: A New Tool for Understanding Motivation and Acceptance in Mental Health
As the creator of the AMi (Acceptance/Motivation) Scale, I, Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA, am excited to introduce a groundbreaking tool...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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The Interconnection of Anxiety, Depression, and Genetic Utility Through Time
Author: Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA Introduction Anxiety and depression, two of the most prevalent mental health conditions, are often...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
May 25, 20244 min read
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5 Days at Memorial: A Stark Reflection on Post-COVID Workforce Realities
Last summer, a TV binge led me to "5 Days at Memorial" on Apple TV, a series that, unbeknownst to its creators, became a scathing...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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Reframing Mental Health Therapy: The Integral Role of Motivation and Acceptance in Mental Health
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA Abstract This research-based article underscores the critical role of motivation and acceptance in managing...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
May 26, 20234 min read
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Creative Writing and Therapy
What would it mean to combine these two worlds? I have published 6 books of creative writing as an editor. Published fiction and poetry....
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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How I Got Here: A Social Worker's Road to Practice
Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MFA I didn’t always know I’d be a therapist. In fact, my path here started with words—stories, poems, voices that...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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Men and Relationships
When I work with men the question arises. How do I get over her? It's been a while since I thought about this but let me put some things...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Apr 19, 20203 min read
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