Claudia Asztalos , LPC

Claudia Asztalos approaches counseling from a trauma-informed perspective that focuses on what happened to a person rather than what is wrong with them. She understands symptoms such as anxiety and depression as meaningful signals from the mind and body that something needs attention, and she helps people learn healthier ways to cope when earlier strategies no longer serve them. Claudia emphasizes the connection between body and mind and supports clients in discovering strengths that promote healing and resilience.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Claudia has completed the training and state licensure required to practice counseling and brings six years of clinical experience working with concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive issues, attachment difficulties, and various forms of abuse. She describes her style as warm, approachable, and authentic, offering validation and practical skill-building alongside emotional support.

Claudia uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based methods and humanistic approaches, drawing from cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based perspectives, mindfulness, and other modalities to tailor treatment to each person. She treats each individual as unique, focusing on strengths and resilience rather than fitting people into diagnostic boxes.

Committed to collaboration, Claudia works with clients to identify goals and adapt interventions to their needs. She aims to empower people to move through change with greater self-understanding, new coping skills, and increased confidence to face life’s challenges.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take committed action that aligns with their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses; this approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth; it supports self-esteem, self-exploration, and empowerment by creating a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claudia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She adapts techniques over time, blending approaches when helpful to create a personalized path forward.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by enabling sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for sharing and growth.