Claudia Lefort , LCSW

Claudia Lefort is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people regain steadiness when stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or life changes make daily functioning difficult. She works with individuals facing depression, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, addictions, parenting challenges, career transitions, and identity-related concerns, including LGBT issues. Claudia emphasizes that the first step toward change is acknowledging a desire to feel better and to adjust thinking and behavior.

With 3 years of clinical experience, she offers an empathetic, warm, and straightforward therapeutic style. Her work is solution-focused, making her well suited to short-term treatment aimed at crisis intervention or achieving specific goals. In early sessions she invites clients to describe in their own words what brought them to therapy and what they hope to accomplish, then uses that information to shape practical next steps.

Claudia frequently shares reading materials and exercises to support skill-building between sessions and encourages clients to be active participants in their care. She emphasizes accountability as a tool for building confidence while navigating change. Cultural and environmental context are central to her approach - she acknowledges and validates each personâs background and authentic self as part of moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Claudia often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical changes in behavior; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance techniques that can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs to explore ambivalence and strengthen a client's own motivation for change, which can be helpful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and readiness for new goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Claudia collaborates with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and support consistent work toward goals with a licensed professional or therapist who tailors care to each individual.