Claire Darling Watts is a designer turned therapist-in-training based in California, specializing in complex trauma recovery, depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), dream analysis, and somatic healing.
ABOUT:
Perhaps you’re seeking therapy to rebuild a sense of connection — to yourself, to others, and beyond. Or maybe you’re struggling to process overwhelming feelings and experiences. Whatever brings you here, please know that change is possible. Asking for help can feel daunting, but you’re worth it.
As a depth-oriented trainee, I work from a holistic, integrative lens. This means that my clinical interests serve as the foundation upon which we can walk together, but really — there is no fixed path. There is just you and me and our shared commitment to your relief, and ultimately, your self-actualization.
To support your goals, I may facilitate the use of specific tools and techniques I’ve gathered over the years, or we may do away with them altogether. The way we work is entirely customized to you.
I believe in a deeply collaborative process through which I invite all parts of you into the room with us: your voice, your agency, your desires, your defenses, your grief, your shame, your uncertainty. All of you is welcome here, without exception.
FOCUS AREAS:
Complex PTSD & trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Psychological & emotional abuse
Domestic violence
Sexual assault
Dissociation
Emotional dysregulation
Codependency
Self-esteem
Neurodivergence
LGBTQ+ identity
Bisexuality
Sex & intimacy
Monogamy
Non-monogamy & polyamory
Kink & BDSM
Marginalization & discrimination
Creative expression
Spirituality
SERVICES:
Individual sessions
Relationships/Couples sessions
Adolescent/Teen sessions
QUALIFICATIONS:
MA, Clinical Psychology | Specialization, Spiritual & Depth Psychology | Antioch University Los Angeles 2026
CAMFT Membership | California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Clinical Traineeship | Peace Over Violence
Trauma-Informed Counselor Advocate Training | Peace Over Violence
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Training | TF-CBTWeb2.0
