Associate
Victoria Clayton
Associate Marriage Family Therapist #116381
vclayton@nurturingconnectionscounseling.com
Supervised by: Susie Ibrahim, M.A.
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist #MFT112761
714-844-7302
Victoria can provide in person, phone & video sessions to current & new clients
Professionally Trained
I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am regularly striving to broaden my skills as a therapist and enjoy sharing a variety of tools with my clients.
As a therapist, I believe that every person has the potential to cultivate a fulfilling, rewarding life. I use a psychodynamic, person-focused approach in therapy, meaning that I believe your unique history contributes to your present life and future aspirations, and I want to help you understand yourself more deeply. I am not here to change you – I am here to provide the support and the skills you need to empower yourself.
Areas of special focus
I focus on treating complex emotional and relational issues. I have nearly 3 years of experience working with survivors of domestic/family violence. I use a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to helping all clients gently confront and process their pain. I often utilize EMDR in my practice, which is a type of therapy designed to help alleviate trauma-related symptoms (flashbacks, panic attacks, etc). I especially love working with pre-teens/teens (ages 12-19) and offering unconditional support as they begin to form their own unique identities.