Hi, I’m Claire!
Thank you for stopping by— I’m so glad you’ve decided to take the next step in your healing journey.
Feel free to read a bit about me below to see if I’d be a good fit for what you are looking for.
If the vibe feels right, let’s chat! I offer a free 20-minute video consultation, so that we can get to know each other a bit and give you the opportunity to ask me any questions that might not be answered below.
About Me
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You may be asking yourself, “how does one get into sex therapy or couples counseling? What an oddly specific field.” Well, let me try to sum up my story for you in 10 sentences or less.
Throughout my time as an undergraduate, studying psychology and English, I was oddly fascinated with learning all I could about sexuality and the role it plays in our lives and relationships. Anytime I had a research project or paper, you can bet that it was going to be related to this topic. My cumulative work throughout those 4.5 years put me on a trajectory that I couldn’t foresee until I learned about the field of sex/relational therapy 2 years after I graduated.
Before learning about this field, my initial plan after college was to teach. Little did I know until starting my master’s, though, that there is actually a bit of teaching involved in the therapy process. Being in the therapy room is a collective of teaching, learning from clients and clinicians, correcting myths, challenging thoughts, collaborating on unique treatment plans, and so much more. I have found the most fruitful combination of everything that I love—relationships/sexuality, teaching/learning, and having the privilege of working with incredible clients.
So, there you have it—my very condensed story—I can’t wait to meet you and hear yours.
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I am currently licensed in the state of Colorado as a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate. I am under the supervision of Kaitlin Jones, LMFT. She can be contacted at (970) 613-1315 or kaitlinjonestherapy@gmail.com.
I hold a masters in Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy from University of Northern Colorado.
I am currently working towards my PhD in Clinical Sexology, as well as my AASECT Sex Therapist certification through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.
More details about my education, training, and certifications can be found here: Claire's Resume
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I'm so fortunate to get to know my clients, their stories, and the identities they hold near and dear (or sometimes struggle with). Here are a handful of mine, so that you can get to know the person behind the therapist.
Professional Identities:
Co-Owner of Entelechy Healing Collective
Relationship & Sex Therapist
PhD student and lifelong learner
Personal Identities
Queer (pansexual)
Neuro-spicy (ADHD)
Endo warrior (Endometriosis/chronic pain sufferer)
Feminist
Dog and cat mom (pictured above: Booker, my sweet black lab, and Franklin, the most cuddly tabby cat)
Crafter of all things colorful
Lover of music and dance
Collector of plants
Bird enthusiast
My Approach
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I see clients age 20+ and work with individuals, couples, and other non-traditional relationship structures (consensual non-monogamy/polyamory).
Sexuality (Individual and Relational Therapy)
Differences in Levels of Desire (Libido)
Vulvar/Vaginal Pain, Pelvic Pain and Penetration Issues
Body Shame/Body Dysmorphia and Sexuality
Trauma and Sexuality
Religion/Spirituality and Sexuality
Sexual Orientation Exploration, Clarification, and Integration
Relational Therapy
Negative Communication Patterns/Communication Breakdowns
Emotional Distance/Disconnection
Neurodivergence in Relationships
LGBTQ+/Queer Relationships
Non-Traditional Relationships/Polyamory
Childhood trauma/ Attachment trauma and its impacts on current relationship
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Self-Care is Collective Care; Collective Care is Self-Care
Self-care and collective care are deeply intertwined. When we care for ourselves, we strengthen our ability to support others. When we allow others to support us, we learn that we are worthy of love, despite our perceived flaws. One reinforces the other, which reinforces the other, and so on, creating a ripple of healing that extends far beyond ourselves. In my practice, I emphasize that personal well-being is not separate from social and relational well-being—both are essential for holistic growth and resilience.
We exist in systems that impact our whole selves
I work from a systemic/relational approach, meaning I take into consideration all the factors within client's lives that may be contributing to the issues they bring into the counseling room. This may include examining factors like culture, social structures, family systems, past experiences, biological/physical health impacts, mental/emotional health issues, and other important identity considerations. We cannot separate ourselves or our sexuality from these and I aim to leave no stone unturned as we work together to find awareness, insights, skills, and most importantly, relief from the distress you're feeling.
Other important values:
Sex positivity and pleasure advocacy
Non-pathologizing of clients
Psychedelics: Harm-reduction (emphasizing education and informed choices) from a non-shaming view.
420-Friendly (I only ask that it not be consumed before or during our sessions)
Social justice, healing justice, and questioning the structures that maintain oppression
Kink/BDSM aware and informed
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Integrative Approach
An integrative approach uses a variety of evidence-based treatments, modalities, and interventions.
This approach allows plenty of flexibility in tailoring interventions to each unique client, ensuring that each client's strengths and identities are at the forefront of treatment.
Listed below are the main modalities that I integrate into my practice.
Experiential & Relational Approaches
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & Attachment Theory
Internal Family Systems/"Parts Work"
Somatic Experiencing
Gottman Method
Psychodynamic Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Sexual Health & Integrative Pleasure Model
Mindfulness-Based
Helping clients build awareness and compassion through mindfulness is a core tenet of all the modalities I use.
Mindfulness is about 'paying attention on purpose', to help bring clarity and groundedness to even our toughest of times.
Psycho-education & Skill building
Learning or deconstructing misinformation can bring loads of understanding and normalization to the issues that clients bring in. With this new information, clients can reintegrate old narratives with new meanings that feel more authentic.
What you can expect in my therapy office
Warm, cozy vibes
Coffee, tea, chocolate and other treats
Openness, compassion, and respect
Permission to show up exactly as you are in your full authentic self
Flexibility and adaptability
Creative and collaborative problem solving