Licensed to practice in 6 states and accepts 54 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Depression and 9 more.
Claire Thombs
Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of social work and mental health experience. I utilize evidence-based therapy models focused on my clients' strengths, abilities, and unique life experiences in efforts to improve quality of life and restore overall health and wellness. I greatly enjoy my work with clients and the reward in my work is seeing clients succeed and overcome life's challenges.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have gained knowledge through working in many areas of social work and mental health. This has provided me with insights and perspectives that I love to share with my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with clients whose ages range from teenagers to older adults. I love to work with clients who are ready to get started and are committed to attending sessions and practicing the tools and skills that we discuss in sessions.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Grief
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Physical Health Condition
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Horizon
Braven Health - Medicare
Cash - $84 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Horizon - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Kaiser Permanente
Medical Mutual of Ohio
NC State Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
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)
WellCare
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with clients who will benefit from a solution focused approach focusing on challenging negative thoughts and behaviors. This is an evidence based treatment that works well with reducing depression, anxiety, and other symptoms that cause distress.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy with clients who can benefit from learning more about emotional awareness and regulation. This can help greatly with those who may be struggling with feelings of anger, guilt, and/or shame.
Compassion Focused
I use Compassion Focused Therapy with clients who can benefit from emotional healing and recovery. CFT can help to develop a kinder and more understanding relationship with self and others.
26 ratings with written reviews
June 4, 2026
This was my first session with Clarie Thombs and it was a great session. I'm excited to start my new journey. Thank you .
Verified client, age 25-34
May 24, 2026
Great session. Very warm and understanding!
Verified client, age 25-34
May 16, 2026
I appreciate talking to and through potential solutions with someone who understands my perspective. Each time we talk, I feel more confident in my ability to make good decisions for me and my son.