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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology (1971) and a master’s degree in Psychology (2005). I went back to school after many years during which I raised three sons and worked mostly at Baylor College of Medicine in the departments of Surgery and later Psychiatry. I attended school while working fulltime for three years to complete my master’s and had great support and encouragement from the Psychiatry department. During my practicum, I worked in the psychiatric ward of a county hospital which was an eye opening experience! We also worked with people in the Astrodome after Hurricane Katrina. During my internship, I worked with clients with eating disorders and gained an understanding of the great difficulties that they face.
For the last 15 years, I have worked in neuropsychological testing which involved a thorough evaluation of the mental, cognitive, and emotional condition of the client. I spent most of a day with a client and developed insight into their emotional problems which included PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to a traumatic injury or experience and the necessity of adjusting to life changing events such as accidents or illnesses. I have also worked with clients who were attempting to get disability benefits for chronic illnesses and with clients with disabilities who were trying to return to work.
I have learned to meet diverse clients where they are, and I always find ways to connect and feel empathy for them in their struggles. I believe that a good therapeutic relationship is integral to the success of any counseling experience. Humor is good too!
I have also experienced counseling myself, and I led an online Panic Disorder Support Group on AOL for six years before I went back to school. My treatment approach is focused on emotional support, education, helping you gain insight into yourself and others, and giving you the tools to help yourself. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles as well as other appropriate methods in order to help you meet your therapeutic goals. I am ready to help you with whatever you are experiencing and look forward to talking to you!
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
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Claudia is a very caring individual. She listens to understand. Her follow up notes are just what I need to continue working on my mental health journey. She always checks on me. I know I can confide in her, she is a trusted partner on my medical team. She also reminds me of my Nanny.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
She's very helpful and I appreciate her being there for me
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She’s great!
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Claudia is very attentive. She interacts with me almost everyday and gives me exercises to complete for what I need help with. I like that we are able to share our journal, and whenever I do, she usually responds with some kind of advice, I was not expecting that much support. She is great, I would suggest her for your therapy needs most definitely!
Written on Jun 02, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Great fit! Very helpful and compassionate.
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Claudia has seen me through the biggest transitions and loses of my life and she’s helped me find myself and find meaning through it all
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Claudia is a terrific listener and she asks thought provoking questions. I appreciate that as I am certain that I am growing as we work through challenges.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Claudia has helped me very much these past several months, I have been able to move past things I have been stuck on and dealing with for years.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Claudia is a great listener, and provides helpful feedback in an open and non-judgmental way. I felt very comfortable talking with Claudia from the very first few minutes. Recommended.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Claudia Burns is a very attentive listener, prompting you to think more deeply about the difficulties you're having and responding in a nonjudgmental manner. She is also equipped with many helpful resources to help you notice and rethink negative thoughts. I felt very comfortable working with her, and made significant progress along the way.
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Claudia Burns is a very attentive listener, is very open minded and non-judge mental. I would recommend her to anyone looking for therapy services pertaining to anxiety/self esteem issues. She is always on time and helps me stay on track with my goals. I enjoy our weekly sessions and look forward to working past some of my issues with her assistance.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
She helped me when I was having major panic attacks from working a terrible job. She gave me some useful techniques and worksheets for assessing my anxiety, and quitting my drinking.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Claudia is lovely, listens and lets me just talk talk talk it out. She offers excellent insight and suggestions. We’ve just begun, but I’m already grateful for her.
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
I’ve enjoyed building part of the basis for my therapy.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very patient, understanding, and best of all she listens with feedback. I love her, she is very knowledgeable and is willing to take different avenues that best suits you and your situation!!
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Claudia Burns is excellent!! She is very professional and very helpful! I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Shes very good at picking everything apart getting to the root of the problem.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I really like her. She listens patiently and offers good advice.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Claudia is an excellent listener and therapist and has tremendously helped me work through my personal issues and struggles.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Claudia is so gentle and loving and really just nurtures the safe space we have created. Very grateful for her and her expertise.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s very sweet and knowledgeable
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Claudia is very supporting and understanding.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I never feel as if my concerns are insignificant. She's extremely well in her advice and guiding me through understanding my feelings and reactions. I do not know if I could have gotten better with my mental well being if not for her help.
Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Wonderful woman. She’s helped me cope with some very dark times in my life and given me guidance through them as well. Highly recommend
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Claudia is a great counselor and listener! She had great worksheets and practices to help!
Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Claudia is a great listener. She offers me affirmation and recognizes when I need an extra push. I trust Claudia.
Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Claudia was there for me when I needed her. She gave me worksheets to work on which really helped me to stop and understand my feelings. I enjoyed working through the worksheets. I also really appreciated that she always replied to me very quickly. Overall, I think it went well. I am off Wellbutrin (I only did it for a month) and I don’t think I need therapy at this time. (I found myself struggling to make time to even talk over the phone).
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Claudia is very attentive and insightful. I really enjoyed working with her. She is an amazing listener and quick to respond to Messages.
Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Claudia has really helped me face my fears so far and have a better outlook on life. I’m improving little by little and it’s all thanks to her reassurance and ability to help me find solutions to my problems.
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Claudia is very patient and has an extremely calm and understanding deminor that make me feel very safe and comfortable when confiding in her. I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 06, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Claudia really takes the time to understand my feelings.
Written on Jun 19, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Claudia is kind and very intuitive. After just 3 visits I am coping better!
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks
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