About Claudia

Claudia A. Zambrana

Claudia A. Zambrana is a psychotherapist graduated from McGill University in Couple and Family Therapy. She has an extensive background working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds. Most recently treating individuals, couples and families at the Montreal Jewish General Hospital (Child Psychiatry and ICFP). Claudia also has a bachelors degree in psychology and masters degree in criminology which has allowed her to work with youth displaying severe behavioral disturbances and their families for over 10 years.

Her clinical experience includes working with:

• Life cycles

• Child and adolescent behavioral difficulties

• Affective dependence

• Depression

• Self esteem

• Stress management

• Intimidation

• Sleep troubles

• Anxiety disorders, phobias, panic

• Mood disorders

• Personality disorders

• Relationship issues

• Perinatal / postnatal

• Separation / Divorce

• Single Parenthood / Stepfamilies/ Family recomposition

• Aging

• Issues specific to refugees

• Suicide ideation

Claudia has also worked with various ethno-cultural populations within different community organizations and NGOs in Montreal-Canada, LaPaz-Bolivia, and Rio de Janeiro-Brazil. Claudia believes in empowering her clients to move forward and meet their treatment goals, while working collaboratively to guide them in a highly nurturing and safe environment.

As a devoted wife and mother of two, Claudia describes herself as “a four-wheel drive: ready to go wherever life may take her” and has aspirations to one day go on a trip around the world.