Claudia Zuniga, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Claudia!

I work with adults, teens, and children facing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. My goal is to help you feel supported as you learn to better manage your emotions and navigate life's challenges.

My focus

I work well with adults and teens managing emotions, stress, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, depression, or relationship problems. I also help children and parents improve relationships, decrease defiant behavior, and support children in feeling safe after trauma.

My approach

I get to know you, understand your challenges, and collaborate with you to set goals. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches. When working with teens or children, I include parents to improve communication and relationships.

My communication style

I want you to feel comfortable discussing anything without judgment. I take time to listen and truly understand what you're going through before offering suggestions. I pride myself on being honest and authentic in sessions.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because helping others manage their emotions and feel supported is deeply rewarding. Working in community mental health exposed me to diverse populations and motivated me to individualize treatment while understanding the obstacles clients face.

My goals for you

I believe you and I should work together to identify what you want to focus on. We'll start by building trust, getting to know each other, and identifying problems affecting your quality of life. Then we'll develop a goal and track your progress over time.

Our first session

The first session is about getting to know you and building trust. We'll talk about how you're feeling and what brought you to therapy. I'll ask questions to understand your challenges and needs. The primary goal is making sure you feel comfortable sharing with me.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Borderline Personality

Child Abuse or Neglect

Coping Skills

Grief

Impulse Control Disorders

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Claudia Zuniga