Claudia Ontiveros
Claudia Ontiveros
(she/her)
Hola y bienvenida/o! My name is Claudia and I am a bilingual/ bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California dedicated to providing a safe and healing (virtual) space for the BIPOC community. As a first generation Latina and first generation college graduate, I would like to be the person that I needed as a child, teenager, young adult and young professional of color. Whether you are here to heal from your past trauma or you're adjusting from a life transition, I am here to walk with you to a brighter and lighter future!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I know how nerve-wrecking "firsts" can be so let's see our first session as a 50 minute ice-breaker to our therapeutic relationship. Of course, we will focus on going over my responsibilities and expectations as a therapist but we will also talk about what brings you to therapy and the goals you would like address in therapy!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My strength and passion is to work with Latina women. Finding a Latina therapist was always a challenge for me, so I feel privileged to provide a safe space for the Latina/o community who share similar life experiences as me. I hope to be the therapist that I always wanted and needed as a child, teen and young adult. A therapist that listens well, is empathetic, challenges and wants the best for their clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am here to walk this therapeutic journey with my BIPOC community. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, I learned the struggles of navigating two cultures and two languages. I am here to provide you with a safe space to navigate your life's challenges and healing journey. Whether you are experiencing a life transition such as college, entering the work force to your first job, changing careers, having issues in relationships, need a space to process and heal from past trauma, etc., you made it to the right place!
About Claudia Ontiveros
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Culturally Sensitive Therapy
As a Latina therapist, I am here to support our BIPOC community. Growing up as a child of immigrants navigating a bicultural and bilingual experience in the United States, I know firsthand the impact our cultural experiences can help shape our worldview. I have learned that our cultural experiences help shape our mental health and overall wellbeing so I make sure to learn about my client's family preferences, values, cultural traditions, language, socioeconomic and belief systems.
Trauma Informed Care
Traumatic events can may come in different seasons and intensities. I am here to provide a safe space to help you process your most difficult life experiences caused by machismo, racism/discrimination, single parent household, adapting to living with incarcerated family members, grief and loss of a loved one, etc. I'm here to be a support for you and meet you where you are in your journey towards healing.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Therapy is for you! I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can just be your full, authentic and unapologetic self. A space where you can express your thoughts, feelings and actions without feeling judged or criticized. I hope to be someone you can trust to guide and support you to accomplish what you desire, hope and dream.
Christian Counseling
Jesus and Therapy, can they co-exist? As a millennial Christian and mental health therapist, that has been my journey of discovery and acceptance. Did you know they can co-exist and thrive simultaneously. I'm here to provide a safe space for you to process your church hurt/trauma and/or work with client's who are looking for a Christian therapist that can help support in life transitions, family conflict or just work with a therapist who shares similar values.