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Online therapist

Claudia Miles

Helping families and relationships heal

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Claudia

Claudia Miles is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of experience in California. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and navigate relationship and family conflicts. She also supports those dealing with depression and related emotional struggles.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at practical change. Claudia listens first to understand what matters to each person. She then tailors conversations and a treatment plan to fit individual needs and circumstances.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear steps and skills that people can use between meetings. The work is collaborative - clients set goals and Claudia helps guide progress. She brings long experience across a wide range of concerns, including blended family issues, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to chronic illness or aging.

She also addresses codependency, communication problems, control issues, and family of origin patterns. Those dealing with grief, guilt, shame, body image, or eating and substance use difficulties can find focused attention. Claudia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

She acknowledges that change takes courage and supports clients as they take practical steps toward a fuller life. Her style is calm, direct, and rooted in evidence-based techniques. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

The therapist uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location and therapist availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Claudia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-focused. One common approach she draws on is cognitive-behavioral work, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Another often-used method emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving to address family and relationship conflicts, teaching concrete ways to talk and set boundaries.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Claudia works together with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans as work progresses so the therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when that helps, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging give options for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and accessible from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What types of problems does Claudia address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, and depression. She also works with related issues like caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focusing on listening first and then creating a plan. Sessions aim for practical steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience as a licensed therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with California license number CA LMFT 38418. She practices in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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