Meet Claire

Hi! My name is Claire, and I am an intern therapist here at Embrace Strength. I am passionate about helping clients gain insight and skills aimed to empower and uplift. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, self-esteem, and body image. I hope to create a space in which those I am working with feel seen, heard, supported, and valued; both in the context of therapy, as well as the unique individual they are! I believe mental health and wellness is so important, and I hold space for the courage it takes to begin taking steps to reach your personal and interpersonal goals. It is my goal to support clients along the way as they begin their journey. 

I am currently going into my second year in a master’s level Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of Denver. I am supervised by Catherine Tilford MA, NCC, LPC, CEDS, here at Embrace Strength Counseling. I believe that therapy looks different for everyone, and utilize a person-centered and holistic approach that incorporates many theoretical orientations in order to meet my clients where they are and best meet their goals and needs. I also incorporate acceptance and commitment based practices as well as focus on a strengths-based approach. Through my program, I have been able to gain clinical experience as well as engage with coursework which has provided me insightful skills and knowledge as I work towards licensure. 

I am originally from Oregon and grew up on a wheat farm! I love my dogs Brie and Nora more than anything, and I love to read (Harry Potter is my favorite), watch movies, paint, work out, take long walks, and hang out with my friends. I can’t wait to meet you!