Claire Tuft (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

 My work is shaped by my belief in the power of personal narratives and the capacity to reclaim and reshape one's story, fostering new skills, resilience, and a greater quality of life. I view counseling as a collaborative process and am dedicated to supporting and empowering clients on their path towards healing and growth. When working with clients, I take a person-centered and strengths-based approach, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment Theory. I like to incorporate mindfulness strategies and creative-based approaches, and while I am not yet certified, I am pursuing training and certification in EMDR.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Prior to pursuing my career as a counselor, I spent the last fifteen years working professionally in Theater and Film as producer, actor, and casting director. It was my own meaningful experiences over many years as as a client myself, commitment to repair and self actualization, and deep curiosity and compassion for the human experience that inspired my pivot to counseling. Creative expression and the arts are still a central part of my life, and I aim to continue integrating these passions into my therapeutic work in the future. Outside of my work as a counselor and my creative pursuits, I enjoy traveling, writing, running (slowly!), and spending time (especially in nature) with my partner and pup.