Claire Nana , LMFT

Claire Nana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She combines a thoughtful, existential perspective with practical skills to help people navigate addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, anxiety, depression, eating and body image concerns, and career or life-purpose questions. As an LMFT Claire is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address patterns of interaction and promote healthier connections.

Her work also attends to related challenges such as attachment difficulties, blended-family dynamics, grief, anger, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and compassion fatigue. Claire has presented at international conferences and developed continuing education courses for other psychotherapists, reflecting a commitment to improving clinical practice and finding innovative ways to support both clients and colleagues. She approaches therapy with respect for each person’s choices and strengths, encouraging clients to discover the values and goals that matter most to them.

Outside of her professional life Claire pursues endurance running, trains three rescue horses in dressage, and is completing a long-delayed manuscript. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and helping people move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life despite past or ongoing difficulties.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Claire blends client-centered, existential, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports clients in finding their own solutions - this approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Existential therapy explores values, meaning, and choice, guiding people who are wrestling with purpose, loss, or major life decisions to clarify what matters most and move toward a life aligned with those priorities. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences, offering strategies to reduce their ongoing impact and improve emotional and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claire works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods fit best given a person’s goals, history, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs evolve. Online therapy offers practical benefits - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to meet people where they are, accommodate busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier for individuals in different locations to access consistent support from qualified therapists.