Claudia Guillaume, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Claudia!

I help clients navigate life's transitions and pivotal moments while clarifying their vision for the future. I work to empower you with strategies to manage the fear and anxiety that sometimes come with change. I focus on identifying your strengths and would love to partner with you as you practice courage in your life.

My focus

I enjoy working with clients of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds. I personally have worked internationally and appreciate clients who are energetic and motivated to do this collaborative work.

My approach

I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, sometimes teaching and sometimes asking questions to help you discover your own answers. I focus on strength building and problem solving. Together, we look for exceptions to the rule, identify when the problem is less of a problem, and replicate those conditions.

My communication style

My clients describe my communication style as warm, empathetic, and compassionate, and also clear and direct. I'm an active communicator. I listen carefully and respond with reflective feedback. I ask evocative questions that make you think.

My journey to mental healthcare

I always wanted to be a therapist, but my life path brought me here by way of a nursing career. What I learned as a nurse has been invaluable to the work I do now. I wouldn't change any part of my career path or my life's journey.

My goals for you

Clear and specific treatment goals are essential to getting to the desired outcome. We'll identify those in the first or second session and will monitor them throughout the treatment episode. The goals help set the course of our work.

Our first session

In our first meeting, we'll talk about the therapy process and what you might expect from our work together. We'll discuss confidentiality and what brought you here. I'll learn what you hope for, what challenges are limiting your growth, and what you want to gain from these sessions. You'll get a chance to ask me questions, too.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, French, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University and a Master of Science (MS) in Nursing Administration from Loma Linda University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Claudia Guillaume