Claudia Mayes , LPC

Claudia Mayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with more than 15 years of clinical experience across the United States and Europe. She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring each person as the expert of their own story while offering guidance and clinical tools to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, and difficulties with self-esteem and sleep.

Claudia draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to tailor care to individual needs. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control issues, and compassion fatigue. Her work often focuses on helping people find practical coping strategies and clarify life purpose while processing complex emotions like guilt, shame, and grief.

Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and Claudia emphasizes a compassionate, collaborative approach that meets people where they are. She communicates in both English and German and integrates clients’ strengths and values into a thoughtful plan for change, supporting meaningful progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Claudia often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she uses - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy complements these methods by prioritizing empathy, respect, and collaboration so the person’s own goals and experiences shape the work together.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claudia works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress is made and as challenges evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and some work can continue via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access therapists and maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while working with licensed professionals.