Claire Bourgeois, MHC-LP

Claire holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New York University (NYU). She adopts an integrative approach to her work with clients - drawing on a Person Centered and Strengths Based approach, as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic therapy. Her experience both as a mindfulness teacher and practitioner also greatly influences her perspective. With children and families, Claire is also informed by her comprehensive training in Child Centered Play Therapy, among other modalities. 

Claire’s background is in garden therapy, nature education, herbalism, and holistic wellness. She is passionate about the healing power of the natural world and is open to leading sessions outside when requested. Claire is also a Registered Yoga Teacher [200 hr] and has taught yoga both in individual classes and retreat settings. She views healing as a multidimensional process that involves addressing all aspects of a person’s experience. 

Claire is committed to providing an inclusive therapeutic space that is trauma-informed, gender and sexuality affirming, trans-inclusive and culturally sensitive. This requires ongoing personal work that Claire is dedicated to ensuring informs all aspects of her work with others.