Thank you for being here and for visiting my profile. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Southern California where I also completed my undergraduate studies in social sciences and Spanish language. I have 20 years of experience in hospitals/healthcare and mental health settings.
I'm particularly knowledgeable about assisting those who struggle with challenging health conditions and illness, grief and loss, bereavement, trauma, abuse, depression and anxiety. One special interest of mine is supporting those who have lost loved ones to suicide. I enjoy working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I incorporate a holistic, integrative approach meaning that I draw from multiple modalities including cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed and strengths-based. I also incorporate mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques into my practice. From my viewpoint as a clinician, human functioning and behavior stem from many life experiences and aspects of our lives: psychological, cognitive, biological/physical/medical, genetic, developmental, familial, social, educational/employment/career, spiritual, cultural and societal.
It's important that we search for optimal ways together to maximize individual adaptive coping skills, to broaden insight, and to make positive, practical steps towards change.
In addition to my employment, I've volunteered for several community organizations and non-profits that support health, mental health and/or education. One of my favorite volunteer positions has been serving as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line. I also have great appreciation for nature and the arts.
My colleagues describe me as compassionate, empathetic and invested in my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to making the most of any therapeutic experience.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Family problems, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 23351
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Claudia is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I am forever thankful. My life finally came together, and different aspects of my life changed for the better. Claudia helped me through all of it without having a complete breakdown!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Claudia listens and asks good questions. She’s very empathetic. She also shares relevant, helpful resources.
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning compassion fatigue
Claudia is consistently helpful and I’d recommend her to anybody
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is impeccable
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent, and not boring at all
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Attentive, caring, professional, smart. Claudia provides meaningful insight, guidance and support at every step of the journey.
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and coaching