Claudine Petit-Frere
Introduction
Hello, I am Claudine Petit-Frere, a registered Social Work intern in the State of Florida who provides services in English and Creole.
I have over 10 years of experience in the community working as a volunteer at Hands Together for Haitians Inc. formerly known as Hands Together of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth, Florida.
I concentrate on two main approaches, such as person-centered, which requires clients to actively take control during each session, while the therapist acts as a guide and a source of support for clients. Cognitive therapy focuses on clients identifying their negative thoughts and feelings and replacing them with positive and more accurate ones.
I also employ play therapy techniques when working with children from the age of 5-10 years old. Play therapy helps children explore, communicate, and safely experience the problem they are working through. My goal is to create a comfortable environment for my clients to express their thoughts openly.
Service Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Trauma
- Academic Issues
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University
- Master’s degree in advanced clinical social work from Walden University.
Licenses
- Registered Intern
Therapeutic Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
Insurance
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Florida Blue
Location
In office in Palm Beach Gardens
Virtually throughout Florida