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ClairE Furtado

MA, Doctoral Intern

Life can present us with an array of challenges and circumstances that have the capacity to impact our lived experience and personhood in significant ways. While navigating these life circumstances may not always be a comfortable experience, I believe that there is tremendous potential and value to be found in the process of growing and healing. Through therapy, I aim to provide you with a safe space that allows you to honor your own process of transformation and healing.

I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and a tremendous capacity for change. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and it is my privilege to walk alongside you and support you in your journey. I place significant value on the therapeutic relationship, and strive to provide each client with a warm, open, and non-judgmental environment in which they can show up as their authentic self. With this foundation, we can work together to explore your experience and concerns, hold space for the thoughts and feelings that may arise, uncover new insights, and ultimately promote growth. 

My approach to therapy integrates various theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client. As such, my approach may incorporate Psychodynamic Therapy, Depth psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Art Therapy. Additionally, my perspective is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. My past training has largely focused on the treatment of anxiety, relational concerns, depression, trauma, co-occurring mental health concerns, and substance use issues. I have also had the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, as well as with individuals involved with the criminal justice system. I obtained my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Addictions from the University of Denver in 2019. I am currently working as an intern therapist at Agave while I continue my education and training that places an emphasis on social justice, in Loyola University Chicago’s Counseling Psychology PhD program.

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