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- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused
About Claudia
LCSW in New York with three years of clinical experience, Claudia Lefort helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. She also works with concerns such as self-esteem, grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, parenting strains, career questions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and caregiver stress. Claudia offers short-term, goal-focused work and draws on several well-known methods to structure sessions.
Claudia begins by asking clients what brought them to therapy and what they want to change. She emphasizes clear, practical goals and active participation. Sessions may include reading materials, concrete strategies, and techniques to practice between meetings.
Her approach uses solution-focused ideas alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools. That means sessions often move from identifying a problem to testing small changes and noticing how thoughts and actions affect feelings. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing options or trying to change habits.
Claudia pays attention to cultural and environmental background as part of understanding a person’s situation. She encourages accountability and straightforward feedback so clients can build confidence while resolving problems. The work is structured and aimed at producing measurable steps forward.
Clients should expect collaborative planning and short-term work when that fits their goals. Sessions are meant to be practical, with homework and clear next steps. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site’s matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
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How Claudia uses evidence-based methods in remote care
Claudia draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her remote work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors to change feelings and day-to-day functioning. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Mindfulness therapy helps people notice the present moment and their bodily experience without getting swept away. It can be useful for reducing rumination, managing stress, and improving attention to daily routines. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change by exploring values and increasing readiness to act.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Claudia will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust course based on what helps. That decision is based on the client’s needs, preferences, and progress rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Remote work still centers on setting clear tasks, practicing strategies between meetings, and tracking small changes over time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a solution-focused style with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and test small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.