Business Details
Counseling Services in Claremont, CA
Claremont Counseling Services has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health support since 2002. Our practice specializes in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. With over 20 years of clinical experience, our founder holds a Master of Social Work from UCLA and maintains advanced certifications in oncology and palliative care social work.We prioritize personalized care, adapting our approach to meet individual needs while fostering resilience and personal growth. Our team brings extensive expertise in supporting clients through life transitions, chronic illness, and emotional distress, creating a safe space for healing and self-discovery.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Counseling for Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Individual Counseling
Cancer Counseling
Therapy for Depression
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- Our therapists maintain advanced certifications in oncology and palliative care
- We specialize in evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT therapy
- Our practice focuses on personalized care tailored to individual needs
- We provide compassionate support for life transitions and chronic illness
Associations and certifications
- Board of Oncology Social Work Certified (BOSW-C)
- Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW)
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD by developing practical coping strategies. Our therapists use structured sessions to address specific challenges and promote lasting behavioral changes.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling addresses relationship challenges including communication issues, conflict resolution, and intimacy concerns. We help partners develop effective communication skills, heal from past hurts, and strengthen their connection through evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each couple's unique needs.
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Grief counseling provides support for individuals coping with loss through death, relationship endings, or life transitions. Our approach creates safe space for emotional processing while helping clients develop coping strategies and find meaning in their experiences during the grieving process.
Cancer Counseling
Cancer counseling supports patients and families navigating diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. We address emotional distress, treatment-related anxiety, and relationship challenges while helping clients maintain quality of life and develop resilience during their cancer journey.
Therapy for Depression
Our depression treatment combines evidence-based therapies with compassionate support to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional distress. We help clients understand contributing factors, develop coping skills, and gradually restore engagement with meaningful activities to improve quality of life.
People
Ellen M Polamero
Clinical Social Worker
Ellen M Polamero is a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of mental health experience. She specializes in CBT, grief counseling, and oncology social work, supporting clients through life transitions and emotional challenges.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), incorporating mindfulness techniques and evidence-based practices tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide telehealth counseling sessions for clients who prefer remote therapy options while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
What are your areas of specialization?
We specialize in anxiety treatment, couples counseling, grief and bereavement support, cancer patient counseling, and depression therapy for adults and couples.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines, with exceptions only for imminent safety concerns as required by law.
