My name is Claire Ashcraft and I live in Cleveland, TN. I live with my two cats, Sadie Mae and Theo Binx, and many plants, so my life is pretty quiet most of the time. I love to cook, bake, read, garden, craft and watch a good show (“Friends” fans always welcome!) There are several things, both therapy-related and not, that my future clients should know about me: - I love to journal. I think it is a great way to release pent up emotions and allow them to live outside of our brains. - I love working with kiddos! Their energy, though sometimes overwhelming, is part of what I love about working with them! Their commitment to the people in their lives is unparalleled. - I am a big advocate for the utilization of mindfulness as a coping skill and a way of life. Techniques like deep breathing and guided imagery can be very powerful in the therapeutic process! - I was adopted. I understand what it feels like to not belong. I can relate to that struggle in a personal way. - The last thing that I want you to know is that I’m in therapy too! I understand that therapy can be challenging, painful, anxiety-provoking and so many other things. I get that it’s hard because I’m in it too. I would never ask someone to do something that I’m not willing to do myself. Thank you for taking the time to read my bio! If you feel like we would be a good fit, it would be my privilege to take this journey with you!