About Claudia
Claudia Lefort is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She draws on three years of practice to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Her approach aims to help clients find clearer thinking and more helpful habits so daily life feels easier to manage.
Claudia prefers short-term, solution-focused work for people who need crisis help or who want to reach a specific goal.
Background and approach
She asks clients to say in their own words what brought them to therapy and what they hope to change. From there she and the client choose simple strategies and steps to try between sessions. Sessions often include practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Claudia may suggest readings or exercises to practice outside sessions. She encourages people to be active in the process and to try small behavior changes that build confidence over time. Claudia pays attention to each person’s cultural background and life context.
She aims for a warm, direct, and honest style that validates identity while focusing on problem solving. Clients can expect a straightforward plan and clear next steps each week. Common areas she addresses include relationship strain, self-esteem, parenting stress, grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, career questions, and caregiver burnout.
Claudia also supports people exploring sexual orientation and LGBT-related issues. Her work is practical and focused on improving day-to-day functioning.
Practical approaches you can use online
Claudia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing them into more useful ones. This method helps with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily life.She also uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Simple breathing and attention exercises can reduce reactivity and make stress easier to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claudia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend strategies that match those needs. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you see body language and have a more traditional session feel. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to check in or get brief support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English