Qualifications & Education:
M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Supervised by Monica Alicia Sicilia, Psychologist #33574

Master’s Degree:
Teachers College, Columbia University

Undergraduate Degree:
Santa Clara University

Clinic:
San Jose

Specialties:
Depression, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma, Post/peri-partum depression, Latinx mental health, intergenerational trauma in immigrant and refugee families, grief & loss

Therapeutic Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Working with parents for parent training/coaching/support, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, group Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills Training, Family Systems Therapy

My name is Claudia Portugal, and I am delighted to join Bay Area Clinical Associates. I am a bilingual Spanish/English speaking Psychology Trainee, born and raised in the Bay Area. I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University, with an emphasis in Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare. I am passionate about providing socially and culturally-attuned mental health treatment for diverse youth and families. I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician for children and adults, and provided parent skills training to their families. I have also worked as a mental health counselor for children, adolescents, transitional age youth, and their families in intensive outpatient, clinic, home-based, and school settings. As a student therapist, I have experience providing adult individual and couples therapy at a community mental health clinic. Most recently, I provided psychotherapy for individuals, couples, groups, and families in a residential medical setting. My goal is to support you and your family in reaching your mental health goals. Outside of work I enjoy hiking with my two dogs, swimming, and painting.