Last edited 02/17/2026
Identifies As
They / Them / TheirsGenderfluidWhiteQueer, DemisexualLGBTQIA+Neurodivergent
Get To Know Me
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
As someone in the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I draw upon my own experiences as well as those of my friends and community. I also supplement my lived experience as a genderfluid, demisexual, and queer person with trainings to ensure a broad scope of understanding as it relates to supporting my clients. I also have personal and professional experience with highly sensitive people, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, and adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families, among others. I am continuously learning and growing myself and in the knowledge I have of the systems we live within, people, and the patterns we often bring into our connection with all of it.
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
One of my therapists asked me several years ago whether I had considered being a therapist. I had not, and things just fell into place from there!
I believe everyone could use some extra support sometimes. I also believe we all have things in our past that have impacted us and would be helpful to process. I became a counselor because we all deserve to be held in our big emotions as life changes and as we sort things out. The world is intense these days, and I certainly need that sometimes! I hope I can be that person for you. I also believe that when we move through our emotions and our traumas, each of us has such a capacity for growth and beauty that we don't often live out in our lives. I hope to hold my clients through the intensity of their now, so they can see and start the next chapter of their lives.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
The connection with your counselor is the most important part of the process! If you're not feeling connected, then keep looking until you find a better fit. If something your counselor is doing isn't working for you, speak up and let them know! Hopefully they also give you options and check in with you to see how things are going and whether anything needs to shift to meet your needs. If they cannot provide you what you're looking for, then they should help you find someone who can. You are a unique individual, and therapy is a process designed to be adapted to meet your unique needs. If your therapist isn't doing that, then maybe it's time to explore elsewhere.
I know the search for a counselor can be difficult because I have been there many times myself. Please reach out if you have any questions! I would love to connect and see if we might be a good fit to begin a counseling journey together.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Identity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesStressTraumaTrans+
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyWork StressLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSexuality Based IssuesAcademic challengesAbuse/Survivors of abuseAttachment issuesCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesCultural adjustmentGender identity & transgender healthLife transitionsPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Coping SkillsHighly Sensitive PersonNeurodiversityBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEclectic TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Culturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyHumanistic TherapySomatic TherapyAttachment-Based TherapyNeurodiversity-AffirmingIntegrative Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldAmbetter HealthBlue Cross NCMedCostUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| Individual Therapy: | $150 |
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Claire Robinson-Scalzi, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, A20024 is practicing under the supervision of Allison Becker (North Carolina, LCSW, QS142713) at Abide Inclusive Therapy.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsNational Certified CounselorEMDR Therapy Basic Training with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness (EMDRIA approved)
Education
Western Carolina University, Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Work HistoryThe world is intense right now, isn’t it? I imagine you might be feeling tense, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, ashamed, worried, sad, anxious, or any other number of feelings. Or maybe you just feel numb or not sure what you’re feeling anymore. That’s okay. All of you is welcome here.
I’m here to support you wherever you are, working together to explore your world and where to go from here. Whether it be the systems we live in, events from your past or present, the patterns inside you, connections in your life, or something else that brings you here, we will explore next steps together.
My counseling style integrates many different elements. I am person-centered, where I seek to understand your experience from your perspective, and use multicultural counseling, where I consider the systems that impact your life. I am trauma-focused, trained in EMDR therapy and acute stress modalities to support you in moving through trauma, whether it be acute, ongoing, or long past. I also have a somatic focus, inviting your body’s responses into the session, and an attachment-based lens, looking at how your early relationships influence how you relate to others now. I also intentionally add in other techniques as relevant, such as mindfulness and parts work.
In the counseling room, this can look many different ways. It all starts with connection, so I can get your world and see what techniques might be supportive in our work together. I may ask about your identities and how our world and its systems influence you, how your body is feeling, events from your past that keep reappearing in the present, or what your relationships were like growing up. That said, this is a collaborative process, so you get to decide what works for you!
I work with adults of all ages and some teens as well. I enjoy working with those in the LGBTQIA+ community, especially those who are gender expansive, because I am queer and genderfluid myself! I also have experience supporting neurodiverse people; individuals struggling with anxiety or grief; and people going through personal, spiritual, vocational, and relational transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Claire Robinson-Scalzi, LCMHC-A, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Claire Robinson-Scalzi accepting new clients?
Yes, Claire Robinson-Scalzi is accepting new clients for online therapy in North Carolina.
Does Claire Robinson-Scalzi accept insurance?
Yes, Claire Robinson-Scalzi accepts insurance, including Aetna, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross NC, MedCost and UnitedHealthcare.
What types of therapy does Claire Robinson-Scalzi offer?
Claire Robinson-Scalzi offers therapy for individuals.
Does Claire Robinson-Scalzi offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in North Carolina can book Claire Robinson-Scalzi for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Claire Robinson-Scalzi offer online therapy?
Yes, Claire Robinson-Scalzi offers online therapy via video sessions to people in North Carolina.
How quickly can I see Claire Robinson-Scalzi?
Claire Robinson-Scalzi typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Claire Robinson-Scalzi speak?
Claire Robinson-Scalzi conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Claire Robinson-Scalzi online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Claire Robinson-Scalzi online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.