- 15 years experience
- LCSW in New Jersey
- Focus on anxiety
About Claudia
Claudia Van Porter is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people cope with anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship struggles. She offers calm, straightforward guidance for those facing panic, trauma, or life transitions. Claudia writes and talks in plain language so people feel understood quickly.
Her work emphasizes practical tools alongside deeper emotional understanding. She helps clients identify patterns that feed anxiety and panic attacks and build step-by-step strategies to manage symptoms. Sessions often include talking through recent events, practicing grounding or breathing techniques, and planning small changes that make daily life easier.
Claudia pays close attention to attachment and relationship patterns. She supports people working through abandonment, codependency, divorce, and the strain of caretaking or end-of-life issues. She also has experience helping clients with autism or intellectual disability find communication approaches that fit their needs.
She brings trauma-aware care to people healing from abuse, dissociation, or long-standing shame and guilt. Claudia balances emotional processing with practical coping skills so healing feels both safe and useful. She also considers spiritual perspectives when clients want that included.
Based in New Jersey, Claudia works with adults who want clear, steady support while they learn to manage mood and anxiety. Her style is respectful, direct, and focused on small achievable steps. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Claudia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills with emotional work. One approach focuses on teaching skills to manage anxiety and panic, such as breathing practice, grounding strategies, and planning stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools help reduce intensity and increase confidence over time. Another common focus is understanding attachment and relationship patterns. This work looks at how early bonds shape current reactions, and it helps people notice habits that feed stress or conflict. The goal is clearer communication and steadier reactions in day-to-day life. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will ask about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s life. Adjustments are made as needed so work feels manageable and relevant. Confirm session options before booking, as the therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allows shorter check-ins when needed, or removes travel time so therapy can occur between other obligations. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for meeting times and session length.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claudia help with?
She works with people experiencing anxiety, panic, stress, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach mixes practical coping skills with emotional understanding. Sessions often include problem-solving, breathing or grounding exercises, and discussion of relationship patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
Claudia has 15 years of experience as a licensed therapist supporting people through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW credentials and provides services based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.