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Claudia Williams

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My role is to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. You do not need to have clear goals, perfect insight, or the “right” words. Together, we will move at a pace that feels supportive and grounded, honoring your strengths while gently exploring what feels most challenging. I believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and respected.

My approach to therapy

Therapy is not about fixing you, because you are not broken. It is about building awareness, learning practical tools, and reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have been buried by stress, trauma, or self criticism. Over time, this work can help you feel more empowered, emotionally balanced, and aligned with the life you want to live.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, we'll focus on getting to know you, discussing what brought you to seeking therapy, and identifying what feels most important right now.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Walden University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Behavior Management, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    4000 Long Beach Boulevard Suite 247
    Long Beach, CA 90807
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