Claire is a qualified psychotherapist, whose strengths include being an empathetic listener and connecting with children and teens. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State. Claire received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland. Claire is also a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. 

 

Claire has specialized in trauma work but also has extensive experience with other concerns, such as: depression, self-harm, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, grief/loss, divorce/separation, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, infertility, school/college transitions, school avoidance, parenting skills, family counseling, and couples counseling. 

 

Claire specializes in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, & Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Claire recently completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).