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Claudia Y. Pache, LMHC, MBA, CSAT, CEDS, RYT200, ART trained

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, specializing in:

  • Trauma recovery (all forms)
  • Sex addiction
  • Body image and eating disorders

My Specialties

My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy, integrating mind-body techniques like Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. I focus on empowerment and individualized care to meet each client where they are in their journey. There’s no one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, we co-create a path that supports your unique needs and goals.

I hold certifications as a:

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) – International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
  • Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) – International Institute for Trauma andAddiction Professionals

Beyond my specialties, I also work with:

  • Addictive and maladaptive behaviors
  • Codependency and relationship challenges
  • Anxiety and depression

I have extensive experience in world-class trauma treatment facilities and hold advanced training in multiple therapeutic modalities, including:

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Somatic and experiential therapies

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Rooted in Compassion

When asked to write my story, I wasn’t sure I could come up with anything “exciting” enough. But I realized that our unique stories are enough—just as we are.

For much of my life, I questioned whether I was enough. I strived for more—perfection, success, validation—only to realize that no amount of degrees or accomplishments could provide a lasting sense of self-worth.

From a young age, I wanted to help others feel good in their skin—perhaps because I didn’t. At seven years old, I dreamed of being a hairdresser. Back then, anything seemed possible.

Over time, my path changed. I studied psychology, then detoured into aviation, earning my commercial pilot’s license and teaching others to fly. I got married and raised two incredible daughters—my greatest accomplishment—who are intelligent, kind, and care deeply about the world.

As my children grew, I returned to school at 50 to pursue mymaster’s in mental health counseling. Going back to school alongside younger students wasn’t in my plans, but I told myself: The second half of life can be just as meaningful as the first. I became a therapist, meeting incredible, resilient people along the way.

As a clinical director at a trauma facility, I witnessed people at their lowest and highest moments. I walked with them through their healing journeys. Saying I love what I do is an understatement.

A painful divorce pushed me to see life differently. Growth rarely comes without pain. Instead of chasing success, I now focus on cherishing moments and people. I embrace imperfection, knowing that I was enough all along.

At 60, I’m still evolving. True beauty comes from within.

“People will forget what you said or did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou