Clara is a registered associate with a curriculum, instruction, and counseling background. Experiences teaching in myriad contexts and languages supported the path to counseling. Inspired by individual stories, resiliency, and adaptive capacities, Clara continues learning through inquiries into cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, embodiment, movement, and audiology. Clara completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with minors in sculpture, movement, and psychology in 2015. Clara completed a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College in 2023, accredited by CACREP. Clara is eligible to be a Clinical Certified Adventure Therapist (CCAT) upon licensure, demonstrating a commitment to providing innovative and effective therapeutic interventions.
Clara applies relational, experiential and somatic techniques to counseling. Currently enrolled in the Education Specialist in Experiential Counseling program at Prescott College, slated for completion in 2024, Clara explores the potential for integrating wheel-based adventures, such as biking, skating, ceramics, movement, and arts, into individual and group therapy continuum. This innovative approach reflects a commitment to developing inner and community resources. Clara understands that collaboration is essential to facilitate personal transformation and social change.
Clara is passionate about studying neuroscience, linguistics, playing, making, volunteering in artistic and environmental realms, and counseling. Otherwise, Clara explores the Pacific Northwest with Aya, the full-grown Chihuahua, and reads books wider than two thumbs.