Claudia Leyton-De la Torre, LPC
Narrative-minded counselor focused on real-life change
Details
| Name | Claudia Leyton-De la Torre |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Claudia
Claudia Leyton-De la Torre is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She uses Narrative therapy alongside practical talk-based approaches to help people name the stories that shape their lives and try new ways of living. Her style is warm and straightforward to make hard conversations easier to start.
Claudia helps with anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing life transitions, grief, and struggles with self-esteem.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to feel like a real conversation where clients can speak plainly about what they are going through. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people learn new habits and cope more effectively. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills come into play for emotion regulation and tolerating distress.
The mix of approaches is adjusted to what each person needs in session. Claudia is experienced in working with issues related to identity and LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and immigration-related stress. She also addresses attachment patterns, family of origin problems, communication challenges, and difficulties that follow divorce or separation.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Claudia has six years of clinical experience and meets people where they are, focusing on clear steps and doable changes. She aims to help clients feel more seen, understood, and able to move forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Claudia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Claudia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Claudia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Claudia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches applied to online care
Claudia integrates Narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Narrative therapy helps people identify the stories they tell about themselves and experiment with alternative narratives that fit their values and goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and building small, value-driven actions even when feelings are difficult.She also draws on Client-Centered principles to keep sessions empathetic and focused on the person's experience. That approach means the therapist listens carefully, follows the client's lead, and helps people discover their own solutions rather than prescribing them. Together, these methods aim to be flexible and practical to match each person's needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Claudia will discuss methods and try different ways of working based on the client's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can fit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels simpler. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and varied schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Claudia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include identity and LGBT matters, immigration issues, and communication or attachment problems.
What is Claudia's therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, honest, and conversational. She uses Narrative ideas alongside practical methods to help clients reframe their stories and try different ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Claudia has six years of experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns. That experience informs a practical approach to everyday problems.
Where is Claudia licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor with an LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with Claudia?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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