Claire

Ms Claire Kaniewski

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Hello! My focus in my practice is working predominately with teens, young adults (20s-30s), and LGBTQ individuals.”

About Me

I guide teens, young adults (20s-30s), and LGBTQ individuals through the unique transitions and challenges of these pivotal life stages. My practice offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore identity, relationships, and well-being. We can work together to build resilience and develop practical strategies. Clients often find this a safe environment to freely express themselves and cultivate a deeper sense of self.

Approach

When clients arrive, I focus on gently pacing sessions to match their comfort while naming patterns and strengths that often go unnoticed. In Long Beach, sessions in English are relaxed and collaborative, with options for family involvement when helpful. We use down-to-earth tools, short check-ins, and goal-focused experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety, untangle mood shifts, and process past hurts safely. This way of working suits adolescents, families, and individuals who want practical change and a clearer sense of self.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Families
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications

California State University, Fullerton

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Service Area

In-person

Los Angeles, California

United States