top of page
A Key to Something
Where therapy meets writing.
Essays and reflections on mindfulness, identity, and the practice of paying attention — from Lex E. Santí, LCSW, and the A Key Therapy team.
All Posts
Did Turning Down a Job Change the Course of History?
A Reflection on Power, Integrity, and the Road Not Taken By Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MFA Lex Enrico Santi In 2003, I was a returned Peace...
Lex Santí
Mar 10, 20257 min read
Resilient Movements in Uncertain Times: Building Stronger Organizations in Activism, Social Work, and Higher Education
Maurice Mitchell’s article Building Resilient Organizations: Toward Joy and Durable Power in a Time of Crisis provides a critical...
Lex Santí
Mar 5, 20254 min read
Unwritten: A Creative Writing Therapy Workshop – Transforming Pain into Story
By Lex Enrico Santi, MFA, LCSW Painful memories can feel like a knife in the heart, a persistent and sharp reminder of something...
Lex Santí
Mar 3, 20253 min read
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 Santí
Feb 28, 20256 min read
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 Santí
Feb 21, 20254 min read
The Power of Storytelling: How Narrative Therapy Unlocks Emotional Healing
Stories Shape How We Heal By: Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MFA -- A Key Therapy PLLC We all tell stories about our lives—whether it's the...
Lex Santí
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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 Santí
Sep 5, 20246 min read
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 Santí, LCSW, MFA, am excited to introduce a groundbreaking tool...
Lex Santí
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Book Release(s) Party @ Argos Warehouse 8/17 5-8pm
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lex E. Santí Email: lexsantiwriter@gmail.com Phone: 607-279-8830 Website:...
Lex Santí
Jun 5, 20242 min read
bottom of page