Claudia Noriega, LPCC, LPC

Claudia Noriega is a licensed counselor in Ohio with 12 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges in relationships and intimacy. She works with clients on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Holding LPCC and LPC credentials, Claudia combines clinical training with a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach. LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, indicating formal licensure to provide counseling services.

Claudia emphasizes a collaborative working relationship where taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life is recognized as a courageous act. She offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process and adapts methods to fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Claudia integrates client-centered therapy into her work, focusing on empathy, active listening, and tailoring the pace and direction of sessions to each person's values and priorities. This approach helps clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and relational concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured approach that looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT can be useful for addressing anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by offering practical tools and strategies.

Motivational interviewing is another method Claudia employs to help people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. This collaborative, nonjudgmental style is often useful when clients want to increase confidence or take concrete steps toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claudia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Claudia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support without rearranging major parts of daily life, while still working with a licensed professional committed to meaningful, practical progress.