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CLAUDIA ULWELLING, LMFT

Therapist focusing on practical support for anxiety and stress

8 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About CLAUDIA

CLAUDIA ULWELLING is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, grief, and relationship strain. She presents therapy as a deliberate choice and focuses on working with people who are ready to reflect and try new ways forward. Her language is direct and practical so callers can quickly judge fit.

Claudia trained in psychology and earned a master's degree in 2013. She brings eight years of clinical experience and draws on several counseling methods to match a person's needs.

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Background and approach

Sessions aim to build on strengths, set practical goals, and find steps that feel doable between meetings. Her style is collaborative. Claudia listens first, then suggests approaches that fit the situation.

She uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation grounded in each person's values and priorities. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test different responses. Mindfulness practices are introduced when slowing down and noticing patterns helps reduce reactivity.

Solution-focused and narrative elements are woven in to highlight what is already working and to rewrite problem stories into clearer plans. The work often mixes short-term goal-setting with deeper reflection as needed. Claudia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions fit into busy lives.

She works from California and provides services in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling to match availability.

How Claudia’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered work means sessions begin with listening to what matters most. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people set priorities so therapy follows their goals. This approach supports people who need someone to help them sort confusing or painful feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses brief exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple noticing and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Claudia will collaborate with each person to decide which tools to try first, check what is working, and adjust plans based on progress and preferences. That makes the work feel tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into real life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking small steps, or quick support between sessions. These options give flexibility for different days and needs.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Claudia help with?
She helps people dealing with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with goal-focused work to create steps people can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a master's degree in psychology earned in 2013 and has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where does she practice and what is her license?
She practices in California and is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to those located where California licensure applies.
What session formats are available?
Claudia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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