As a licensed therapist in Texas and Virginia, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate mental health experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. Working as a Clinical Social Work Therapist and a Middle School Counselor for many years has given me incredible experience with clients across the life span of a person's developmental processes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate emotional landscapes, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
I am deeply committed to creating a nurturing therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their inner experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop stronger, more authentic connections with themselves and others. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques to address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges, from social anxiety and workplace stress to family dynamics and personal transformation.
My work focuses on empowering clients to cultivate self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I offer supportive guidance tailored to your unique journey of healing and personal development.
Professional experience
27 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
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License information
VA LCSW 0904018323
TX LCSW 17741
Reviews
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Working with Claudia is like chatting with an old friend. I love the connection we have. I enjoy hearing her perspective on my issues. She helps me break down any issue I have and re-frame it in a positive way. I couldn't ask for a better therapist.
Written on Jun 22, 2026 after therapy with Claudia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I never once felt like a patient of Claudia's. I want to say It felt like she was a family member. And i'm really gonna miss her! Absolutely.One of the finest human beings.I've ever met, not only do I highly recommend I would use her again.
Written on Jun 08, 2026 after therapy with Claudia for 5 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Claudia is a very special therapist. She is professional, caring, compassionate, and very intelligent. She took my mountain of stress and issues and turned them into bite-size pieces I could chew and swallow. She helped me progress in a way no one could have done.
She’s not only a good therapist, but she is also a good person. She has great amounts of care for her clients and I always look forward to speaking with her. I am so grateful to have met her and include her in my life, through the ups and downs.
Written on May 23, 2026 after therapy with Claudia for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is a beautiful person in and out very patient she listens and gives you tools for whatever tour going through
Written on May 12, 2026 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, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Having only met with Claudia once, she was wonderfully curious and asked good questions and really started to get to know me. I enjoyed her insight.
Written on May 11, 2026 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
An excellent therapist who is knowledgeable, patient, and highly professional. Sessions are thoughtful and well-guided, and I always felt heard and respected. Their approach helped me better understand myself and make meaningful progress. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone seeking quality therapy.
Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Claudia is so very genuine and darling... she is deeply caring, respectful, and professional. I respect her very much and have been able to put in the work to start caring for myself the way I deserve with her dear help. There aren't enough words to say the good things I could about her.
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Claudia is amazing. I’ve loved working with her so far. She has made me feel so comfortable and confident that I’m taking the right steps.
Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
An excellent listener who brings in real life experiences to her practice. Makes you feel like you’re not alone and that you are cared for! She’s amazing
Written on Jun 22, 2025 after therapy with Claudia for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Wonderful connection, been a pleasure working with Claudia
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Claudia has changed my life and perspective on so many thing! I look forward to our session every week.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Claudia is a great person and a very knowledgeable and professional therapist. Seeing her is one of the highlights of my week, she’s played a key role in helping me feel better overall. She’s a great listener and also provides tools and references that have helped. Thank you Claudia!
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Claudia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Claudia has made starting therapy for the first time extremely easy and comfortable. She is very easy to talk to and comes from a place of familiarity and understanding.
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She’s great
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Claudia is an wonderful human being, knowledgeable, professional, and kind. Our sessions are so insightful and my mental health has improved significantly since I began working with her. We cover helpful foundations and navigate through turbulent matters with calm and helpful exercises. Claudia has become such an important person in my life and I'm am forever grateful to her.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
From the first experience I had with Claudia she was welcoming and opening!!! She understood all my concerns.. and I have loved it every since
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Claudia has been great! I couldn’t say enough good things!
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks
Claudia is such an amazing therapist. She’s so unbelievably compassionate, sweet and always has the best answers/ advice. I look forward to talking to her every week!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
She's the best. Always responds and makes sure our session time is quality.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love our sessions and is great to work with!!
Written on Mar 20, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Although I have only been working with Claudia for a few months, I have enjoyed my time with her immensely. Claudia is a warm and empathic counselor who manages to make her sessions comfortable and casual, while maintaining professional boundaries. I appreciate her sincerity and lack of judgement, as well as her years of continuing training and expertise in her field. I look forward to her sessions as I would for a conversation with a trusted colleague. I feel that she has helped me build confidence and appreciates my open-minded and self directed approach to therapy. She has taught me many valuable skills that I will use in my foundation as I continue to grow.
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Claudia is a good listener, very caring and offers help and guidance to work through issues. I’ve definitely been blessed by her!
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues
She's so patient and caring. She genuinely cares about her patients. I feel comfortable and know I won't get judged or misguided.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Claudia is an absolute blessing of a person. She has really helped me learn to tackle and let go of very difficult situations. I always look forward to her kind, helping spirit during our sessions and could not recommend her more to anybody else who is willing to take steps to better themselves!
Written on Jul 16, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Claudia is a fantastic counselor! She is compassionate, kind, and offers sound, practical guidance.
Written on Jul 14, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very encouraging
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Claudia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
She is great
Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with Claudia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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