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Claudia Giron

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
+ 1 other state
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Claudia

"Be the change you wish to see in the world" is a philosophy that guides my work as a clinical therapist. Through compassionate support and evidence-based approaches, I empower individuals to navigate challenges, embrace growth, and step into their fullest potential. Everyone possesses unique strengths, talents, and potential to transform their lives and positively impact their communities. My role is to help clients uncover their inner resilience, gain clarity, and build the confidence to create the life they envision.

I believe that every person on earth has a gift, a talent, or something unique that they can offer and use to change their lives, their community, and eventually their environment.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Colorado and California residents

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Session Details

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Claudia Giron, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #98909 (exp December 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Claudia Giron accepts Prime Health, Health Net, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Claudia Giron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Claudia is licensed to practice in Colorado and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Claudia’s California license number is 98909, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Claudia Giron has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Claudia’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles. Over that time, Claudia has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Claudia is part of that group.

Claudia Giron works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Claudia spends most of their clinical time. Claudia also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Claudia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Claudia Giron draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Claudia’s style is action-oriented, authentic, challenging, empowering, and holistic. In Claudia’s words: “I believe that every person on earth has a gift, a talent, or something unique that they can offer and use to change their lives, their community, and eventually their environment.”

Claudia Giron (she/her) offers therapy in English and Portuguese. Claudia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Claudia Giron offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Claudia is licensed in Colorado and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Claudia Giron is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Claudia will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Claudia’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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