- Strengths-focused
- Skill-based work
- Practical goals
About Claudia
Claudia Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of professional experience. She practices in California and helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation. Claudia emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based way of working and encourages people to take the first steps toward change.
She believes each person knows their story best and brings that knowledge into sessions. Claudia focuses on practical skills and steady emotional support rather than quick fixes. Conversations are aimed at building confidence, reducing overwhelm, and finding clearer next steps.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, grief, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Claudia also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, and substance use when these come up in people's lives. Her experience spans helping with chronic illness, fatherhood issues, and questions about life purpose.
Claudia draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach coping skills for intense emotions. Solution-focused techniques help keep sessions goal-oriented and practical.
People who come to Claudia often want steady support and clear tools for everyday life. She aims to empower clients to act on their values and to notice small changes that add up. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.
She believes each person knows their story best and brings that knowledge into sessions. Claudia focuses on practical skills and steady emotional support rather than quick fixes. Conversations are aimed at building confidence, reducing overwhelm, and finding clearer next steps.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, grief, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Claudia also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, and substance use when these come up in people's lives. Her experience spans helping with chronic illness, fatherhood issues, and questions about life purpose.
Claudia draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach coping skills for intense emotions. Solution-focused techniques help keep sessions goal-oriented and practical.
People who come to Claudia often want steady support and clear tools for everyday life. She aims to empower clients to act on their values and to notice small changes that add up. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.