Claire Swinney, M.Ed, LPC-Associate

Taking the steps to find a therapist is not easy and you have already put in some of the work to be a stronger version of yourself. I am so glad you made it here, to this page!

My name is Claire and I am so excited to be a part of the 8 Phases family.

I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from LSU and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Lamar University. I love reading, learning, running (kind of…), and spending time with my adopted dog- Choodle Bug! My therapeutic approach is integrative and favors the cognitive-behavioral model as I tend to focus on the client’s thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and how they interact with one another as well as what those interactions are communicating.

I am also a big advocate for helping my clients create coping strategies and other tools to handle their problems in a healthier manner. Experiencing the power of therapy in my own life has been so influential and life-changing. It has taught me coping mechanisms, how to better relate to and understand others, and how to manage my emotions more effectively. I believe investing in myself through therapy has been the best decision I have made, and I am eager to help others accomplish their goals as well. 

Although not everyone “needs therapy,” I believe everyone can benefit from it and I want to help with that process.

Specialties/Areas of Focus: Individuals, Family Therapy, Adolescent, Esteem, Young Adults

(Texas License Professional Counselor Associate 95722 Supervised by Shalonvia Gundy, MA, LPC-S)