Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Claremont, CA
Claremont Counseling Services has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health support since 2002. Our practice specializes in individual and couples therapy, addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With over 15 years of clinical experience, including specialized work in oncology and palliative care, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Our founder, a licensed clinical social worker, brings expertise in navigating complex emotional challenges and fostering resilience.We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles and develop practical coping strategies. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive care informed by the latest therapeutic advancements. By integrating mindfulness techniques and strengths-based perspectives, we help individuals and couples build meaningful, fulfilling lives. Our practice balances clinical rigor with empathetic support, empowering clients to achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Couples Counseling
Grief Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Cancer Support
Life Transition Coaching
Mindfulness Practices
Relationship Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Specialized training in oncology, palliative care, and grief counseling
- Personalized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Compassionate support for navigating life's most challenging transitions
- Licensed professional with expertise in both individual and couples therapy
Associations and certifications
- Board of Oncology Social Work Certified
- Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors. This structured approach addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma by developing practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on present challenges while building skills for long-term emotional regulation.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling addresses relationship challenges through improved communication and emotional connection. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, and developing shared strategies for navigating life transitions while strengthening partnership foundations.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling provides specialized support for processing loss and life transitions. Our approach creates safe space for emotional expression while developing coping mechanisms to honor past experiences and build future resilience.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety treatment combines evidence-based techniques to manage symptoms and address root causes. Through mindfulness practices and cognitive restructuring, clients learn to regulate physiological responses and develop healthier thought patterns.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy focuses on restoring emotional balance through behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring. Sessions emphasize identifying personal strengths while developing practical strategies to overcome persistent negative thought cycles and regain life satisfaction.
People
Ellen M Polamero
Clinical Social Worker
Ellen M Polamero is a licensed clinical social worker with 15+ years of experience in mental health. Specializing in CBT and ACT, she provides therapy for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her background includes oncology counseling and palliative care support.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, I provide secure phone and video sessions for California residents.
Is therapy right for me?
Therapy benefits anyone seeking emotional growth or facing life challenges.
How is therapy different from talking to friends?
Therapy offers professional guidance, confidentiality, and evidence-based techniques for lasting change.
What about medication?
Therapy addresses root causes while medication manages symptoms when needed.
How long does therapy take?
Duration varies based on individual goals and commitment to the process.
Should couples attend together?
Initial sessions are together to address relationship dynamics directly.
