Claudia Van Porter, LCSW

Claudia Van Porter is a New Jersey licensed therapist with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She practices as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and uses compassionate, evidence-based methods to help clients manage depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma.

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns, including social anxiety, attachment issues, life transitions, divorce, loss, and recovery from difficult experiences. Claudia emphasizes individualized care that recognizes each person’s strengths, values, and spiritual perspectives, tailoring interventions to fit the needs of the moment.

Claudia focuses on building resilience and self-understanding so clients can move toward more meaningful relationships and a stronger sense of self. She aims to provide steady professional support while honoring each client’s unique journey and long-term goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Claudia applies trauma-informed methods that help individuals process difficult experiences and reduce the impact of past events on daily life - these approaches support people coping with abuse, loss, or other traumatic stressors. She also uses attachment-focused work to explore relationship patterns and improve connection, which can be especially helpful for those dealing with abandonment, codependency, or long-standing interpersonal difficulties. In addition, Claudia employs skills-based strategies for anxiety and depression that focus on practical tools for managing mood, reducing stress, and building emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Claudia takes a collaborative stance, assessing each person’s needs, goals, and preferences to determine which evidence-based techniques will be most helpful, and she adjusts methods as the client progresses.

Online therapy with Claudia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or while traveling, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.