For over twenty years, Claire has exercised her passion in helping others find healing, freedom and renewed hope in their lives. As a licensed counselor, she understands the stress and strain individuals encounter within themselves and in relationships with family, friends, coworkers and/or others. She counsels from a Christian worldview and has had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults and families in agency settings, school systems and private practice.

In addition to therapeutic counseling, Claire serves clients as a certified life coach. She deeply desires to see others reach their fullest potential. Claire has helped others overcome challenges or obstacles and aided them in developing action plans for personal growth. She offers objective and non-judgmental support, encouragement and accountability.

Claire has experience as a national and local speaker. She’s delivered workshops to educators across the country on youth at-risk programming.  She has led workshops and classes on topics including personal growth, stress management, the teenage brain, family systems, resiliency/asset building in families, and the impact of media. As a life coach, Claire has addressed audiences at staff development days, conferences, women’s church retreats and youth gatherings.

It is Claire’s goal to help people of all ages and backgrounds to live with momentum and enjoy life again!

Education and Memberships:

• Licensed Counselor, Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
• Certified Life and Wellness Coach, Totally Coached, Inc. Intrinsic Coach®
• Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
• Graduate of Concordia College in Seward, NE
• Graduate of Washington University, in St. Louis, MO (MSW)