A Little Bit About Claire...

 

I grew up on the South Shore of MA in a small neighborhood on the water, I cherish the moments spent with friends in that tight nit community. I am the daughter of Irish immigrants and loved getting to spend summers in Ireland with my family. I am the youngest of 4 children, and the only girl! I also became an aunt when I was 2, needless to say my niece and I were more like sisters. Over the years I had the opportunity to become an aunt to 8 amazing boys and girls, and great aunt to 2! I married my husband and best friend in May 2017 and my greatest joy came in the Fall of 2022 when I gave birth to a little boy, he is my whole heart. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have a love for all types of music and have been known to rock a karaoke stage on occasion. I pride myself on having a good (unique) sense of humor and I find joy in making people laugh, I truly believe that a day without laughter is a day wasted.

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WHY DID YOU BECOME A THERAPIST?

I attended a small undergraduate college where i studied Psychology and Gender Studies, I have always been fascinated by human behavior and the ability of individuals to not only survive but thrive, even under the most difficult of circumstances. I quickly knew that I wanted to play a role in helping people become the best version of themselves. Upon graduation I took a year to work as a community support worker in the Boston area, providing social and therapeutic support to the most vulnerable of populations. My love for helping others is what provided me with the drive to pursue my masters in social work, which i received from Simmons College in 2016. At the end of the day, if nothing else, I just want to bring positivity and hope to anyone looking for it.

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CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors in Psychology and Gender Studies from Curry College

• Masters in Social Work from Simmons College

• Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #121531

• Massachusetts Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor #21500

 

RELEVANT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• Inpatient Social Worker at Bournewood Hospital

• Clinician at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

• Clinical Team Leader at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

 

RANDOM FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

• My family are my friends and my friends are my family.

• I love to travel, I have been to many places, but Ireland will always be my favorite.

• I am affectionally referred to as “Claire Bear” by family and friends.

• I spent my high school and college summers scooping ice cream, my favorite job to date.

• I could eat pasta 3 times a day, and I have.

 

Best Goal:

Making my bed every day.

 

Best Habit:

Folding the laundry as soon as it comes out of the dryer.

 

Best Legal Route to Joy:

A long drive, by myself, radio blaring.

 

Best Flaw:

I am excessively curious.

 

Best Accomplishment:

Becoming a mom!

 

Best Motto:

Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.

 

Best Under-Appreciated Skill:

I am a master multi-tasker