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Online therapist

Claire Belcher

Practical support for trauma and parenting challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Claire

Claire Belcher is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee. She brings 13 years of experience to work with people facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Claire uses straightforward, practical talk to help clients take small steps toward change.

She focuses on translating work done in sessions into everyday life. That means talking through how patterns show up at home, at work, and in relationships.

Background and approach

Claire emphasizes respect and positive regard while helping clients build coping skills and clearer communication. Her background includes supporting people with autism and Asperger syndrome, addiction histories, codependency, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses relationship strains such as divorce, infidelity, and family problems.

Claire pays attention to emotional struggles like guilt, shame, isolation, impulsivity, and self-harm tendencies. Therapy with her tends to be practical and collaborative. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes and practice them between meetings.

Claire encourages clients to set realistic goals and to notice progress, even when it feels slow. She offers sessions in English and provides several remote options for meeting. To begin, prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Claire frames the work as a partnership focused on growth and clearer everyday functioning.

Evidence-based approaches offered remotely

Claire uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skill building. One common approach is trauma-informed work, which helps people process painful memories and learn grounding skills to reduce overwhelming reactions. This kind of work often includes pacing and safety planning so clients can manage distress in daily life.

Another frequent approach is skill-focused therapy for mood and attention concerns. This involves teaching concrete strategies for managing low mood, improving routines, and handling ADHD-related challenges like impulsivity and distraction. Techniques are practiced in session and then tried at home to see what fits each person's life.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Claire works together with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative decision helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and doable.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. These options make it easier to keep up with therapy when life is busy, allow follow-up between appointments, and let people access licensed professionals from home or work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Claire address?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues like family problems, communication issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using simple conversation to identify steps clients can try between sessions and focusing on applying changes to daily life.
What is her professional background?
Claire has 13 years of professional experience working with people who have trauma histories, autism spectrum presentations, addiction backgrounds, and a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with Tennessee license number TN LPC 3371 and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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