- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family conflict
About Claudia
Claudia Miles is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, family conflicts, and depression, including concerns such as guilt and shame. Claudia uses a practical, respectful style and adapts her conversations to each person's situation.
She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people notice unhelpful habits of thought and behavior. Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps people can try between meetings. Claudia often addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and the emotional fallout from divorce or blended family dynamics.
Her work also covers long-term health and caregiving stress, chronic pain or illness, body image and eating concerns, and substance-related problems. She helps people sort through feelings of emptiness, control struggles, and forgiveness dilemmas. For adults carrying guilt or shame, she offers straightforward ways to name those feelings and to test whether they still fit the present situation.
Claudia tailors discussion and planning to what each person brings to the room. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps goals concrete and practical. People can expect focused conversations, goal setting, and follow-up actions they can try between sessions.
Her work is offered in English from California. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options and scheduling details.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Claudia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear thinking and practical changes. One common approach addresses anxious thinking by helping people notice automatic thoughts and test whether they match reality; this can reduce repetitive worry and avoidance. Another approach works on communication and relational patterns by identifying how interactions escalate and by practicing new, smaller ways of speaking and listening that change those patterns.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying something, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed formula.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and making it easier to keep regular meetings. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Many people appreciate the ability to schedule shorter check-ins or weekday evening meetings so therapy fits around work, caregiving, and other obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, family conflicts, and depression. Additional areas include guilt and shame, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name and describe those feelings, then looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep them active. Work is practical and focused on small changes to test different ways of thinking and acting.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LMFT with 24 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, addiction, mood, and family issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a California LMFT credential and provides services from California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.