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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)

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Melrose, MA 02176
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Melrose, MA 02176
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Are you experiencing conflict within your relationships with partners, friends, or family members? Unsatisfied with your sexlife? Are you struggling to maintain your boundaries? I find that unhealed wounds and negative thought processes can keep people stuck. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.
Clients learn about their desires/needs/preferences and how to get them met in a healthy way. Unproductive patterns are dismantled while creating new ways of interacting. New skills are practiced in a supportive and encouraging environment.
I can do a short call prior to scheduling to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melrose, MA 02176

(978) 414-5576

Fayetteville, NY 13066

My website
Clients may receive reimbursement from their insurance for paid sessions; ask me more during our 15 min. Zoom call. I do in-person in MA.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Women's Issues 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Let's Connect (978) 414-5576
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melrose, MA 02176

(978) 414-5576

Fayetteville, NY 13066

My website
Clients may receive reimbursement from their insurance for paid sessions; ask me more during our 15 min. Zoom call. I do in-person in MA.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Women's Issues 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Florina L Apolinar Claudio

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not accept insurance. If you are in MA or NY, I can provide a superbill for out-of-network clients, which can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement.
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 414-5576
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I do not accept insurance. If you are in MA or NY, I can provide a superbill for out-of-network clients, which can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement.
Photo of Florina L Apolinar Claudio, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 414-5576

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 1694 Florina L Apolinar Claudio
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Drexel University, Doctorate, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: New York State 001238
  • Membership with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 122110
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I have my Ph.D in Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University in Pa.
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 414-5576
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I have my Ph.D in Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University in Pa.
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 414-5576

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Vaginismus
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The main issues I address are sexual issues, couples issues, communication, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I work with clients who identifity as LGBTQ and BIPOC.
Photo of Florina L Apolinar Claudio, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 414-5576
"
The main issues I address are sexual issues, couples issues, communication, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I work with clients who identifity as LGBTQ and BIPOC.
Photo of Florina L Apolinar Claudio, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 414-5576

4 Endorsements

Lauren Drean
Lauren Drean
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Florina is dedicated to growth in those she works with and her self. She has years of experience and education that she uses to support her clients in their personal healing journeys.
Jordon Anderson
Jordon Anderson
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLICSWCST
Florina is skilled and insightful couples and family therapist. As a colleague, I have collaborated with Florina and find her insights to be helpful and meaningful.
Jeremiah Gibson
Jeremiah Gibson
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTCST
Florina is an amazing relationship and family therapist. If you work with Florina, you'll get a therapist who makes deep insights about what's happening in your relationship, asking brilliant questions along the way. Highly recommend!
Stephanie Wallace
Stephanie Wallace
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Florina is a trusted colleague and a brilliant, highly qualified, and deeply caring clinician. I especially admire her strong work with couples. If you want to make a real difference in your relationship, I enthusiastically recommend working with Florina!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Intervention
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (978) 414-5576
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (978) 414-5576

Location

Primary Location

Melrose, MA 02176

(978) 414-5576

Additional Location

Fayetteville, NY 13066

(978) 414-5576
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Clients may receive reimbursement from their insurance for paid sessions; ask me more during our 15 min. Zoom call. I do in-person in MA.
Photo of Florina L Apolinar Claudio, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (978) 414-5576
"
Clients may receive reimbursement from their insurance for paid sessions; ask me more during our 15 min. Zoom call. I do in-person in MA.
Photo of Florina L Apolinar Claudio, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (978) 414-5576