Claire Deskin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Online & In-Person
- Location: Lakewood, CO
- Education: Metropolitan State University of Denver, MSW
I may not always have immediate availability. If I’m booked, our intake coordinators will respond by the next business day with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs.
My Approach to Therapy
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.
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.
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 🙂
Other Specialties
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues (Children)
- Career Issues (Including burnout)
- Depression
- Domestic Violence Survivors
- Grief and Loss
- Immigrant & First Generation
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Life Transitions (E.g., divorce, career change, move)
- Multicultural Issues
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Relationships (Family)
- Relationships (Romantic)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Stress
- Trauma and/or PTSD
Approaches
- ACT
- Attachment Theory
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed
Accepted Insurances
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Colorado Access
- Colorado Medicaid
- Health First Colorado
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicare
- MINES and Associates
- United
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
A note about my specialties…
While this list will help you better understand my therapeutic approach, I work with a number of specialties and techniques not shown here! If your personal challenges aren’t on this list, feel free to contact us anyway to see if I’m a good fit for you. Our expert scheduling team will let you if one of my colleagues is better suited for your treatment.