Claudia Asztalos

Claudia Asztalos approaches therapy from the belief that symptoms such as anxiety or depression are messages from the mind and body indicating that something needs attention - not signs of weakness. She understands that coping strategies that once dulled stress or pain may no longer be effective, and that learning healthier, more adaptive skills can support recovery.

She emphasizes the connection between body and mind and holds that both are fundamentally designed to survive, heal and thrive. Often the work begins with understanding, validation and steady support as people navigate change, and Claudia aims to empower clients to develop the skills they need to move forward.

Claudia recognizes how important it is to find a counselor who feels caring, respectful and skillful. Having participated in therapy herself, she strives to treat others in the way she wished to be treated. She relates to people who have attempted therapy more than once and may feel frustrated or tired, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to try again.

She is licensed in Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor - license WI LPC 8156-125 - and brings six years of experience working with concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, assertiveness and boundary issues, attachment difficulties, and emotional, sexual and physical abuse. Being a more mature counselor contributes life experience, insight and knowledge while she remains flexible and open to emerging therapeutic approaches.

Claudia’s style is warm, approachable and authentic, grounded in compassion, non-judgment and empathy. Working through a trauma-informed lens, she draws on an eclectic range of methods tailored to each person’s needs, including Solution-Focused work, Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems, existential and spiritual perspectives, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches, and somatic therapy. She collaborates with clients to identify the best treatment plan for their goals and considers it an honor to support those ready to take a step toward change.