Claudia Skowron is the owner and founder of CST Counseling and Consultation. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor who has also attained her CADC certification. She graduated summa cum laude from Illinois State University earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology. Claudia has extensive experience working in a range of treatment settings including inpatient mental health, PHP/IOP (partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient), community mental health, and private practice. She also has experience working with high-profile cases, business consultation, and business workplace dynamics.

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Claudia's theoretical framework pulls from cognitive-behavioral therapies, dialectical-behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing therapies, strength-based approaches, and psychoeducational-based coaching. Yet, her therapeutic approach is eclectic, meeting the needs of her clients. “A certain approach that works with one individual may not resonate with another; it’s my role as a therapist to meet each client where they are in treatment and adapt the most appropriate therapeutic interventions.” Claudia frequently attends conferences and trainings to stay up-to-date on the latest therapeutic treatment modalities and enjoys mentoring younger clinicians. 

 

Claudia enjoys working with adolescents, young adults/young couples, and adults. Her level of expertise shines in working with young adults in transitional phases such as college and career/life transitions as well as work/life balance. "Life will be full of stressors and transitions and our job is to come prepared to navigate." 

 

Claudia has spoken at the Illinois Association of Behavioral Health Conference, was interviewed on several podcasts including “Feeding Curiosity,” and has been featured in The Waiting Room Magazine as a “Top Counselor.” Claudia is a member of the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare and the American Psychological Association. Claudia is also featured as an expert writer for Psychology Today.