Claudia Asztalos , LPC

Claudia Asztalos approaches therapy with the conviction that symptoms are signals of past experiences rather than personal failings. She frames anxiety, depression, and other struggles as messages from the mind and body that point to what needs attention, and she helps clients replace old coping strategies that once protected them but no longer serve their well-being. Claudia emphasizes the connection between body and mind and supports clients in learning healthier, more adaptive ways to cope while providing understanding, validation, and practical tools.

With 6 years of clinical experience, Claudia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a state-licensed mental health professional who works with adults facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, attachment difficulties, and histories of emotional, sexual, or physical abuse. Her therapeutic stance is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental, and she aims to empower clients to build on their own strengths and resilience. She is especially mindful of clients who have tried therapy before and may feel frustrated or hesitant, and she honors the courage it takes to try again.

Working through a trauma-informed, eclectic lens, Claudia draws from a wide range of modalities including solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques, brainspotting, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems, existential and humanistic perspectives, psychodynamic ideas, and somatic methods. She individualizes treatment to meet each person where they are, collaborating with clients to identify approaches that align with their needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Claudia frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - ACT supports people in accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward what matters to them, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy is another key approach she employs to explore relational patterns that stem from early bonding experiences - this work helps people understand how attachment influences current relationships, trust, and emotional regulation. Claudia also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical skills for mood and anxiety management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claudia works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. She prioritizes clarity and partnership when deciding on treatment strategies.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility concerns. Claudia provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can engage in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to apply therapeutic tools in daily life with ongoing support from a licensed professional.