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Claudia Boles, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Claudia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Claudia. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Claudia is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I am forever thankful. My life finally came together, and different aspects of my life changed for the better. Claudia helped me through all of it without having a complete breakdown!

Reviewed November 2024

Hands down the best therapist I’ve ever had!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Claudia

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Thank you for being here and for visiting my profile. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Southern California where I also completed my undergraduate studies in social sciences and Spanish language. I have 20 years of experience in hospitals/healthcare and mental health settings.

I'm particularly knowledgeable about assisting those who struggle with challenging health conditions and illness, grief and loss, bereavement, trauma, abuse, depression and anxiety. One special interest of mine is supporting those who have lost loved ones to suicide. I enjoy working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

I incorporate a holistic, integrative approach meaning that I draw from multiple modalities including cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed and strengths-based. I also incorporate mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques into my practice. From my viewpoint as a clinician, human functioning and behavior stem from many life experiences and aspects of our lives: psychological, cognitive, biological/physical/medical, genetic, developmental, familial, social, educational/employment/career, spiritual, cultural and societal.

It's important that we search for optimal ways together to maximize individual adaptive coping skills, to broaden insight, and to make positive, practical steps towards change.

In addition to my employment, I've volunteered for several community organizations and non-profits that support health, mental health and/or education. One of my favorite volunteer positions has been serving as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line. I also have great appreciation for nature and the arts.

My colleagues describe me as compassionate, empathetic and invested in my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to making the most of any therapeutic experience.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violence Family problems First responder issues Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Claudia Boles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306469887.

  • LCSW · California · 23351 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Claudia Boles

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Thank you Amazing The best Attentive Empathetic Great Guidance Helped Wonderful

Claudia is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I am forever thankful. My life finally came together, and different aspects of my life changed for the better. Claudia helped me through all of it without having a complete breakdown!

Reviewed November 2024

Hands down the best therapist I’ve ever had!

Reviewed June 2024

Claudia listens and asks good questions. She’s very empathetic. She also shares relevant, helpful resources.

Reviewed February 2024

Claudia is amazing and I am so fortunate to have met her!

Reviewed December 2023

My life have change for the best since being with Claudia. I can’t Thank BetterHelp enough for creating this platform. Thank you thank you thank you!

Reviewed May 2023

Claudia is consistently helpful and I’d recommend her to anybody

Reviewed May 2023

She is impeccable

Reviewed February 2023

Claudia is amazing and I’m soo lucky to have her!

Reviewed January 2023

I truly love that I have found Claudia. She really dives in to truly learn what you are need help and guidance with. She gives me many different options with dealing with conflicts. My favorite part of working with her is that she completely understands my extremely busy life. ♥️

Reviewed September 2022

I have nothing but great things to say about Claudia. As if our sessions weren’t helpful enough, I really appreciate her checking in on me during the week to make sure I’m doing okay.

Reviewed July 2022

Excellent, and not boring at all

Reviewed May 2022

I love BetterHelp, And I love my therapist. Thank you so much

Reviewed April 2022

Attentive, caring, professional, smart. Claudia provides meaningful insight, guidance and support at every step of the journey.

Reviewed September 2021

Claudia is amazing! I have improved communication skills bc of her

Reviewed August 2021

Claudia had been amazing . I have worked with her for about 2 months and she is very helpful, kind and attentive . She really shows compassion and provides many valuable tools . Thank you Claudia !

Reviewed May 2021

I've worked with Claudia for almost a year, and she is wonderfully empathetic, respectful, and thoughtful in her approach towards counseling. During an extremely difficult part of my life, being able to talk with Claudia every day contributed enormously to my growth as a person and to my ability to cope with the challenges I was facing.

Reviewed April 2021

Claudia is one of the most helpful and genuinely kind counselors I’ve ever gone to. She handles every issue with grace and expertise and I’m very grateful for all the help she’s given me.

Reviewed April 2021

Claudia is really nice and she acknowledges all my worries, pains, and issues! I have felt from the minute we starting doing video therapy, that she truly cares for me and is a very genuine person!

Reviewed February 2021

Claudia is kind and supportive and very responsive.

Reviewed December 2020

Claudia has been really great and helped me to understand my feelings a lot better. I appreciate the service hugely.

Reviewed September 2020

Claudia has been absolutely wonderful. She is understanding, proactive and always has additional advice and provides helpful resources on top of our usual discussion. She’s been wonderful - I feel lucky to have gotten connected with her here on BetterHelp.

Reviewed July 2020

After my first session with Claudia I already felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. I just wish I could have found her and BetterHelp sooner!

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Claudia Boles offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Claudia Boles works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Claudia Boles speak?

Claudia Boles speaks English.

How many years of experience does Claudia Boles have?

Claudia Boles has 20 years of experience.

Where is Claudia Boles licensed to practice?

Claudia Boles is licensed to practice in California.

Does Claudia Boles accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Claudia Boles does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Claudia Boles offer?

Claudia Boles offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Claudia Boles?

Claudia Boles can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Claudia Boles?

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.