Claudia Asztalos , LPC

Claudia Asztalos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who brings six years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and related challenges. She frames symptoms as meaningful responses - not weaknesses - and focuses on understanding what happened to a person so they can develop healthier ways to cope. Claudia combines a trauma-informed perspective with a warm, client-centered stance, helping people build new skills while honoring their resilience and life experience.

Her approach is collaborative and adaptable, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to individual needs. Claudia values validation, empathy, and practical support, and she works to empower clients to take an active role in their healing and growth. Having engaged in therapy herself, she aims to provide the kind of respectful, skillful care she sought in her own journey.

Claudia is comfortable working with clients who have tried therapy before and may feel frustrated or hesitant to try again. She sees change as a process that often begins with courage, and she partners with clients to identify goals, explore patterns, and practice new strategies. She is currently accepting clients in Wisconsin and offers flexible options including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying their values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and patterns of avoidance by teaching practical skills to live in line with what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections. This approach helps people understand trust, closeness, and boundaries, and it can be especially useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those struggling with anger, emotional overwhelm, or unstable relationships often find DBT strategies useful for building stability and coping tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claudia works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods as needs evolve so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity, access support from home, and connect with a licensed professional in ways that suit everyday life.