Meet Claudia

I get what it’s like to live in a state of fear, helplessness and hopelessness. I know that a worried mind and hopeless heart, leads to restless nights, panic, and little hope for a better tomorrow. I understand that caring for yourself when you feel like your world is falling apart, can feel out of reach. I see how past wounds can continue to haunt the present moment. I recognize that getting help is not easy and it’s unfamiliar. Since I am aware of all this, I wholeheartedly applaud you for taking the first step in caring for yourself and seeking assistance. I know this therapy stuff works and because I do, I know as a team, we can get you to breakthrough your breakdown.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. I have my BA in Psychology and my MSW in Social Work. I have been active in the social work field for over 10 years. My work experience includes working with foster care and adoptive children and families, as a clinician for psychiatric hospitals, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, a lead development clinician in school settings and as a clinician for nursing home facilities. I have volunteered with mothers who struggle to care for their children, with children 0-18 at an orphanage in Guatemala, with juveniles at a juvenile hall and hospice patients. I have completed extensive trainings and gained certification. I have been featured on self-help websites and have written entries for columns. I have provided presentations regarding cultural diversity, stress, parenting and self-care.

My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Certification in Nutritional/Holistic approach as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.