Claudia Pineda
Claudia Pineda
(she/her)
My name is Claudia Pineda. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have had a passion for helping people from a young age and have known I wanted to be a therapist for most of my life. I attended CSU Stanislaus where I obtained my Bachelors in Sociology and my Masters in Social Work. I have 9 years of experience as an LCSW providing psychotherapy, conducting assessments, formulating diagnosis and creating treatment plans. However, I have 3 years of experience in this field pre-licensure. I have worked closely with children, adolescents, adults and families. I worked for a non profit organization for 2 years helping at risk youth and their families. I also worked for a number of years in a BHRS county department assessing and providing patients with psychotherapy. I have experience in completing crisis evaluations in hospitals and jail settings, so I can easily identify those warning signs and refer to appropriate care.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I will always create a safe space for my patients. It’s really important for me, that my patients feel comfortable in our sessions. Our first session will consist of getting to know each other. I will particularly want to know what led you to therapy and your main concerns.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have received feedback from previous patients who have indicated that they felt I created a safe space for them, was open minded, compassionate and empathetic. I always go above and beyond for my patients and make sure to make the appropriate referrals when necessary.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love providing care to adolescents, I have come to see that they identify well with me making it easy for them to open up and process in therapy. Working with adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions, is really a pleasure of mine.
About Claudia Pineda
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use this modality frequently for patients with depression and anxiety. CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are closely related and affect our well-being. It assists in recognizing negative or inaccurate thinking patterns so people can respond to challenging situations more effectively.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFT is a collaborative approach that focuses on identifying and achieving goals.