Claudia Leyton-De la Torre, LPC

Claudia Leyton-De la Torre is a licensed therapist based in Texas who guides people through the emotional ups and downs of life with a warm, honest, and grounded approach. She practices as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and creates a space where clients are encouraged to be fully themselves rather than perform for the session. Claudia works collaboratively with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the stress of life transitions, aiming for conversations that feel genuine instead of clinical or staged.

She is particularly committed to helping clients cultivate self-love, strengthen communication skills, and develop a clearer sense of who they are. Whether someone arrives feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about next steps, Claudia partners with them to explore options and move toward meaningful change. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish to better serve clients from diverse backgrounds, and her goal is to help each person feel seen, supported, and capable of improvement in everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their experience and build self-understanding; this approach often benefits self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Claudia will collaborate with each client to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That process is flexible and may draw from more than one method to support practical, meaningful change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access support from different locations. These formats allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, schedule with greater convenience, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.