Claudia Noriega, LPCC, LPC

Claudia Noriega is an Ohio-licensed therapist with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. Claudia works in both English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are.

Her approach centers on listening first. She uses client-centered methods to hear what matters most to each person and then tailors conversations and plans to fit those needs. Claudia also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Sessions often include practical steps and small goals. Motivational interviewing is used to boost readiness for change and sustain progress. Solution-focused techniques help identify strengths and quick, usable strategies for day-to-day life.

Claudia blends longer-term thinking with here-and-now work. That may include looking at patterns from the past using psychodynamic ideas alongside concrete strategies for the present. She aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate throughout the process.

Taking the first step can feel scary. Claudia encourages straightforward conversation and shared planning so people feel supported as they work toward a more fulfilling life.

Using therapy approaches online and in sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people feel heard and helps build a plan that reflects their goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides tools to change unhelpful thinking and small behaviors that keep stress or anxiety going.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel stuck. It helps clarify reasons for change and strengthens commitment to practical next steps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claudia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few ideas and adjusting as progress is made.

If you want to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use different ways of communicating depending on what feels most helpful at the time.