Claire Plagens, LLMSW

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Hi, I’m Claire. I’m so glad you’re here.

Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I want you to know that your story matters deeply. I consider it an honor to walk alongside clients as they make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward healing at their own pace.

My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your life. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported. I draw from attachment- and strengths-based perspectives, and integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help translate insight into meaningful change. I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and have experience supporting clients working through the impact of trauma.

I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity development. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who are neurodivergent and those living with chronic illness, recognizing the resilience it takes to move through systems and spaces that aren’t always designed with you in mind.

I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Michigan State University, where my training focused on violence prevention and intervention. My background includes work in sexual assault and domestic violence agencies, residential and shelter settings, and school-based health care. These experiences continue to shape my commitment to creating therapy spaces that are collaborative, empowering, and rooted in dignity.

Outside of the therapy room, you can usually find me crafting, reading a good book, thrift shopping, or adventuring with friends and my goofy pup, Juniper.

If you’re considering starting therapy, I would be honored to connect and explore whether we might be a good fit.