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Clara Cardenas

Therapist(She, her, hers)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am from Nashville, TN. I have lived in Michigan for 5 years now and I love the natural beauty and lakes of Michigan, especially Lake Michigan. I enjoy gardening, camping, and spending time with my son and our 3 little doggies.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is usually Patient Centered and Solution Focused first as I desire to help you alleviate your stressors and find some relief as quickly as possible. I also rely on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for modalities. I am a certified Accudetox Specialist as well and I can provide NADA protocol Auricular acupuncture. I also incorporate Somatic techniques when desired and appropriate.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to take new coping skills and insights away from our sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Native American, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Tennessee At Knoxville, Masters in Social Work
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
    Michigan
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cigna, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Codependency Behavioral, Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English, Spanish