- Addictions
- Life purpose
- Trauma work
About Claire
Claire Nana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience based in Colorado. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, relationship strain, life purpose questions, and major life changes including grief and career shifts.
Claire uses approaches that include Client-Centered, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Trauma-Focused methods. In sessions she helps people talk through what matters to them, identify barriers, and notice patterns that keep problems repeating. She brings a straightforward style and aims to help clients make practical changes they can try between appointments.
Before moving into clinical practice she spent many years working directly with people affected by large-scale trauma. That background shaped her interest in trauma work and in how everyday stress and past events show up in current relationships and behavior. She also writes and presents on psychotherapy topics for professional audiences.
Claire blends talk-based psychodynamic work - looking at recurring patterns and past influences - with existential questions about meaning and direction. Her trauma-focused tools address symptoms that follow abuse or other major events. Client-Centered Therapy is used to focus on the person’s experience and immediate concerns.
Outside of therapy she pursues endurance running and equestrian activities. These interests inform a practical view of steady progress over time and the need for small, manageable steps when life feels overwhelming.
How Claire’s therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s present experience and feelings. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what the client is noticing now and what feels important to address, which can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, values, and direction. It helps people who feel lost after a life change or who are uncertain about their next steps to clarify what matters and consider realistic choices.
Psychodynamic elements examine recurring patterns and how past relationships influence current behavior. This can be useful for understanding attachment issues, persistent conflicts, and some forms of trauma response.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist works with the client to test what feels most useful and adjusts methods over time based on goals and needs. That shared process is part of finding a workable direction rather than applying a single method from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people continue care if they move or travel internationally. Licensed professionals can discuss how to shape session length and frequency to match daily life and responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, body image and eating issues, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, grief, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines Client-Centered, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Trauma-Focused approaches to help people identify patterns, clarify values, and test small changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Claire has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked with people affected by large-scale trauma; she also presents and writes continuing education materials for clinicians.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Colorado and practices from Colorado.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.