Claudia Sison

Welcome! So glad you are here. I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Psychotherapist in the state of California since 2020. I completed my graduate degree in Social Work at Cal State Long Beach in 2013 and my undergraduate degree in Social Welfare at Cal State Northridge in 2007. Aside from the degrees and education, my heart's calling since a young child lived in empowerment, education, and information. I have marveled at the complexities of the human individual while amazed at how powerful, marvelous, and beautiful each person is. The majority of my work prior to my current clinical practice was dedicated to supporting the parent-child dyad and pregnant and post birth individuals that experienced perinatal depression and anxiety disorders. Beyond my clinician role, I am also a parent of two wonderful human beings, a chocolate lab (who also thinks she is a human), and spouse. My clinical practice best serves individuals who are experiencing responses that often are identified as symptoms of depression, anxiety, relational challenges, stress, low-self esteem, intense emotions, and/or numbing/dissociative patterns as are result of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event, planned or unplanned pregnancies, family/relational issues, work stressors, life changes, lifestyle patterns, or maybe you don’t know what it is or why, but you find it difficult to be in agency and live in authenticity in one or all of your roles, identities, and/or parts of self. The most "minimal symptoms" to the most severe symptoms deserve attention and the opportunity to resolve, especially if it affects how you think, feel, and behave. From the perspective and understanding that we only have one life, we all deserve to heal, thrive, and work towards being the best version of ourselves! I find it most beneficial to use a strategic variation of psychodynamic, somatic, attachment-based, mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and Flash EMDR methods to support your goals and your healing journey. This strategy is guided by a client-centered and trauma-informed care approach making the client's wellbeing and adjustment my priority. Whether you are ready to start therapy or are contemplating your next step, I hope that you continue to move your process forward. Working in this field has truly been a privilege and an honor. I understand the importance of healing beyond immediate coping skills. Please know that you are deserving, worthy, and there isn't anything better than experiencing mental, emotional, and physiological freedom, but yes, it does take work. I offer a free 15 minute consultation for you and I to discuss what to expect from me, your healing needs, and best options towards your goal beforehand. Just scroll up and click on the contact icon. Complete and send the information. Plan to hear from me within 48 hours. Thank you for visiting my website. "Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself." -Desiderius Erasmus