Licensed to practice in California and accepts 73 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
Claire Chavarria
(she/her)
My name is Claire Chavarria, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I graduated from Sacramento State University with my BA in Psychology, and a minor in counseling. I went on to get my master's from Northcentral University in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have experience working with children, teens and adults who need a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss trauma, ADHD, general and social anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and more.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I view the therapist/client relationship to be a journey where the client is in the driver's seat and the therapist is like GPS. I am a resource to my clients, finding the best empirical methods to help clients reach their goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I take play seriously. I love to use anything a client enjoys for play in therapy, from Geek fandoms to hobbies like video games, sports, traveling, music, art and animals. Geek Therapy is a thing! Geek Therapy is a term that refers to a therapeutic approach that incorporates elements of geek and pop culture, such as video games, movies, comics, and other forms of media, into the therapeutic process. It's an innovative way of connecting with clients who have a strong affinity for these interests and using them as tools for personal growth, self-expression, and healing. Geek Therapy recognizes the positive impact that these interests can have on mental health and well-being.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have experience working with Pre-Teen, Teen, Young Adults, and Adults. I am culturally competent in multiple cultures such as Hispanic, Asian, Immigrant families, Neurodivergent and Geek/Gamer subcultures.
Specialties
Top specialties
ADHD
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
I identify as
Christian
Hispanic / Latinx
Pacific Islander
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, empowering them to develop healthier thinking patterns and behaviors. My training and experience allow me to tailor CBT techniques to each client's unique challenges and goals.
Attachment-based
I am skilled in Attachment-Based Therapy through my deep understanding of how early relational patterns influence present-day emotional and interpersonal functioning. I integrate this approach to help clients explore their attachment histories and develop secure, trusting relationships—with others and themselves.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate DBT skills such as distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness to support clients with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My strengths lie in making DBT tools both accessible and engaging for clients of all ages.
Play Therapy
I use Play Therapy to connect with children and adolescents in a developmentally appropriate way, helping them express emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills. I frequently integrate Geek Therapy—using pop culture, video games, and fandom-based tools—to create meaningful, therapeutic experiences that resonate with clients’ interests and identities.
Positive Psychology
I apply Positive Psychology principles to help clients cultivate strengths, build resilience, and increase overall well-being. I integrate tools like gratitude practices, values clarification, and the PERMA model to support clients in creating a life rich in meaning, joy, and connection.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 18, 2025
Claire helps me tremendously with confidence growth and learning positive thinking. She is so compassionate and kind, always sharing generously resources, like ideas, tools and coping mechanisms that I continue to use during the week. I just reached a major career milestone in my life and I couldn't have done without her support and professionalism.
Verified client, age 55-64
April 24, 2025
Claire is authentic and non-judgemental. She gives great feedback and solutions that work. She understands neurodivergence and just "Get's it" 10/10 would reccommend.