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About Claudia
Claudia Briceno is an MA, LMHC practicing in Massachusetts with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, family matters, trauma, grief, and mood disorders among other areas. Claudia works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Claudia emphasizes clear communication and practical tools. She helps people rebuild self-esteem and set healthy boundaries. Sessions often include learning skills to manage daily stressors and improve interactions with others.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University. Claudia describes her role as a facilitator who helps clients connect with helpful resources and techniques. She values transparent, mutual communication in the therapeutic process.
Claudia uses several evidence-based approaches to guide sessions. She may draw on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior techniques for emotional regulation, and emotionally focused ideas to look at how feelings affect relationships.
People come to her for practical ways to cope with life changes, grief, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to sexual identity and intimacy. She also works with issues such as eating and sleeping concerns, postpartum depression, and adjustment around pregnancy and childbirth.
Her practice aims to teach concrete skills that can be applied outside sessions. New clients are invited to discuss goals and try methods that fit their daily lives. Claudia keeps sessions straightforward and focused on usable tools.
How sessions work
How Claudia uses CBT, DBT and emotionally focused work online
Claudia often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to daily life.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help when emotions feel intense or reactions become overwhelming. Emotionally-focused work looks at how feelings affect close connections and communication, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Claudia will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try together. The plan can change as you learn what helps and what fits your situation.
Session-format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, worksheets, and skills practice to work well across different online arrangements, so practical skill-building can continue without major disruption.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, family-related concerns, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and related topics such as postpartum depression and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work with focus on clear communication and tool building, drawing from approaches like CBT, DBT, and EFT to help people manage day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when scheduling.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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