Profile / United States
Claudia Lefort, LCSW
New York
LCSW - stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Solution focused
- Mindfulness tools
About Claudia
Claudia Lefort is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and related areas listed in her profile.
She starts by asking what brought someone to therapy in their own words and what they want to get from sessions. She encourages active participation and practical steps. Sessions often include reading material and specific strategies to try between meetings.
Claudia favors a solution-focused approach and uses techniques to change thinking and behavior. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices alternative responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools appear alongside motivational interviewing and brief, goal-oriented work.
She aims to strengthen a clearer and more positive view of self and surroundings. Claudia emphasizes accountability and building confidence through small, concrete changes. Cultural and environmental background are part of the conversations.
People looking for short-term, goal-directed help or crisis-focused support may find this approach practical. Claudia frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving, with straightforward strategies that can be used in daily life.
Her work also covers caregiving stress, life purpose, self-love, and several clinical concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction, parenting questions, and career matters. Sessions are conducted in English and follow a structured, skills-based style.
How Claudia blends CBT and brief therapies online
Claudia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. CBT sessions often involve tracking thoughts, testing new responses, and trying practice exercises between meetings to build different habits.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practice can help with anxiety, stress, and grounding during emotional moments. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need to clarify and strengthen their reasons for change; it focuses on exploring ambivalence and supporting readiness.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Claudia will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then pick strategies together. That process may combine CBT exercises, short mindfulness practices, and motivational conversations depending on needs.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. This format supports regular practice of CBT tools and quick follow-ups to adjust strategies as needed.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, career concerns, bipolar challenges, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-directed, using solution-focused methods and skills practice. She asks what you want from therapy and gives strategies to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of clinical experience working as a clinician in New York and uses a mix of CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does the cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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