Hi there, I'm Claudia!

I think of therapy as a safe place for you to grow, heal, and discover who you truly are and want to be.

My focus

I specialize in working with individuals with Autism and also enjoy working with couples and adults who are open to improving the relationship they have with themselves and others.

My approach

My approach to therapy is a holistic one, and I am a guide for my clients to move through their process by utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, inner child work, mindfulness strategies, and psycho-education.

My communication style

I provide a safe container for my clients to fully explore and express their thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and ideas so they can achieve their social-emotional goals. I am client-focused and flexible in how my clients choose to spend their time with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always loved helping people in my community, have been in therapy throughout my life, and have experienced firsthand the power of the therapeutic process.

My goals for you

Goal setting is done collaboratively, so your priorities are focused on with my supportive guidance.

Our first session

In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate goals to help you achieve an optimal level of well-being. I will gather information to help me gain a better understanding of who you are and to discover your strengths, challenges, and progress you would like to obtain in therapy.

I identify as...

Female
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Expertise

Specialties

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

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Treatment approaches

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Queer

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sharp Health Plan
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University (2005).

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

200 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940

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Claudia Santora