New to Grow
I’m Claudia, a Licensed Clinician dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning to it, I meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and others. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches and, when helpful, incorporate breathwork, guided meditation, relaxation techniques, and spiritual exploration. My work is grounded in a deep understanding of how trauma, stress, and life transitions shape our lives, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. With expertise in depression, family and relationship challenges, multicultural issues, PTSD, stress. I’m committed to helping you uncover your strengths, heal from past wounds, and move toward a more balanced, peaceful life. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming space where you’re invited to share only what feels comfortable. I meet you exactly where you are—there’s no pressure to have everything figured out or to tell your whole story right away. We can help identify goals together in a way that feels realistic and supportive. My intention is for you to leave that first session feeling heard and reassured that you don’t have to navigate this process alone.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I meet you exactly where you are and work with what feels meaningful to you—your beliefs, your values, and your lived experiences. While our work often focuses on understanding the deeper roots of your emotions and patterns, I also integrate practical tools from CBT, DBT, client‑centered therapy, and strengths‑based approaches to support real‑world change. When helpful, I incorporate mindfulness and breathing techniques to help you feel more grounded and connected to yourself. Clients often share that this combination of insight, compassion, and practical strategies helps them feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to create lasting healing and growth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m especially well‑suited to support if you’re carrying the impact of trauma, stress, or painful past experiences and are ready to understand how these moments continue to shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. I work best with individuals who are curious about their inner world and want a safe, steady space to explore the deeper roots of their struggles—not just the symptoms on the surface. Through a psychodynamic and trauma‑informed approach, I help you uncover the patterns and protective strategies you’ve developed over time, understand where they come from, and gently create space for new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Trauma Informed Care
I use Trauma‑Informed Care to create a safe, collaborative space where adults can explore their experiences in a way that feels right. I focus on helping you understand your emotional and physical responses, develop grounding and regulation skills, and build on your strengths. My goal is to support healing by honoring your story, empowering your choices, and ensuring you always feel respected, and in control.
Psychodynamic
We will explore recurring patterns, core beliefs, and the roots of emotional struggles in a safe and supportive space. I move at your pace, helping you make meaningful connections between past and present so you can experience more clarity, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
As an immigrant myself, I bring both personal and professional experience to culturally sensitive work. I understand how culture, identity, language, migration, and family expectations can shape a person’s emotional world. I take time to learn about your values, traditions, and lived experiences, and I adapt my approach to align with what feels authentic and supportive for you.