Claudia Mayes, LPC

Claudia Mayes is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Alabama. She offers steady, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. Her approach aims to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward.

Claudia believes clients know their story best and builds on existing strengths. She uses proven strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions also draw on acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness to help with painful feelings and staying oriented toward values.

Her work is conversational and goal-focused. She helps people set small, achievable steps and checks in on progress. When emotions run high she can introduce DBT-style skills to manage intense feeling and improve communication.

Claudia has about 15 years of professional experience in the United States and Europe. That background informs a flexible style that blends practical tools with listening and empathy. She conducts sessions in English and German.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people notice painful feelings without getting stuck and take actions that align with their values. It can be useful when coping with life changes, grief, or chronic worry. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and helping the client guide the pace and goals of work in sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claudia will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and comfort level. That means trying exercises, reviewing what helps, and adjusting techniques over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging make it easier to check in between appointments or fit brief conversations into a busy day.