Claire Deskin
Licensed Social Worker
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Location: Denver, CO
Lakewood, CO
I see patients virtually and in-person!
See me in-person at our Lakewood office
Education: Metropolitan State University of Denver, MSW
When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
During our time together I hope we can identify what is holding you back and create a plan that best supports you. Most things in life are not one-size-fits-all and the same applies to therapy practices. You are the expert in your own experience so I will tailor my skills to best fit your needs.
I may not always have immediate availability. If so, we’ll respond right away with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs!
Before coming to Better Life, Claire worked with adoptees and their families to manage programs and foster community. Some of her other work included facilitating group discussions, leading activities that promote self-identity and character, helping youth to take on a positive self-view, and supporting social interaction for older adults.
Top Specialties:
- Relationships
- Anxiety
- Depression
Other Specialties:
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Generation
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- LGBTQ+
- Multicultural Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Trauma and PTSD
Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Multicultural
- Strength-Based
- TBRI
- Trauma Focused
Who do I work with?
- Teens
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Seniors 65+
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
- United
- Colorado Medicaid, including:
- Health First Colorado
- Colorado Access
A little more about me:
I am a dedicated plant mom and find lots of joy in growing and caring for my plant babies. I have an adorable cat named Bob who reminds me how simple and precious life is, and that there’s always time for cuddles! In my free time I love spending time in the beautiful Colorado landscape, allergies permitting :).