Claire Ramirez-Yocum, Intern

Claire Ramirez-Yocum

Claire Ramirez-Yocum, WTAMU Intern Supervised by Marie Luna, LPC -S

My name is Claire Ramirez-Yocum, and I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate intern at West Texas A&M University. I received my bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University in 2016, and I’ve spent my career focused on supporting people through life’s most difficult and transformative moments.

My passion lies in helping adults who are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I take a trauma-informed and empathic approach to counseling, offering a space where you can feel safe, respected, and empowered to share your story. I believe that healing happens in the presence of compassion, understanding, and authentic connection.

As a therapist, I want you to feel like you can show up fully—without judgment or fear. I aim to build a relationship based on trust, where unconditional positive regard and empathy are always present. Whether you're exploring past pain or learning how to cope with present challenges, I’m here to support you as you build resilience and move toward healing.

I work primarily with adults and am committed to providing culturally responsive care. I understand the importance of feeling seen and validated, and I strive to meet each client where they are with openness and respect.

In our work together, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches help us explore thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns so that you can feel more grounded, capable, and in control of your life.

Outside of the counseling office, I’m a proud West Texas native who finds peace and inspiration in nature. I love spending time outdoors—whether it’s hiking, exploring new trails, or heading out on a spontaneous road trip. You can often find me with an iced coffee in hand, soaking up the sun or planning my next adventure. These quiet, grounding moments help me recharge and stay connected to the present. I strive to bring the same sense of balance, authenticity, and meaningful connection into my work as a counselor, creating a space where clients feel supported and truly seen.

It’s an honor to walk alongside those who are doing the hard work of healing. I aim to walk alongside each person in their journey, offering presence, hope, and support every step of the way. If you're ready to start that journey, I’m here with you.

Claire is not accepting new clients.

Sliding Scale begins at $25.
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Coaching Versus Therapy

 

These are two VERY different experiences.  You get to choose what serves you best in your life today.

As a therapist, Bethany listens and uses evidence-based approaches that she's learned in school and in trainings.  It's such valuable work.  We dive deep in the trauma and the pain of the past, and we explore different ways to frame and shape those experiences.  As a therapy client, you will gain psycho-education and knowledge of current research-based practices and be challenged to implement changes in your thoughts, feelings and actions.

As a coach, Bethany is a mirror: reflecting and channeling.  She is a vessel and uses her energetic responses and embodied experiences to support you.  As a coaching client, we focus on upleveling your experience through energetic, embodied practices, accessing your consciousness through accessing the collective healing of the Universe.

Bethany is the same person, but these are two VERY different healing experiences she uses to support you.  As a therapist, Bethany does not discuss religion or spirituality without prompting; however, as a coach, our entire work is focused on accessing the energies of the Universe and ourselves.

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Artistic Truths

 

The logo of Phoenix Moon Healing is in the shape of a moon to signify our connection to the earth and our spirit animals.  It is a call to remember to access the parts of us that the world has quieted with its structure, rules and bullshit.  A call to howl at the moon and access our aligned self that is raw and vulnerable, to bring the yin and the yang of the feminine and masculine energies.  The phoenix signifies our constant evolution, becoming and unbecoming, all the same and all different.  The phoenix is our steady energetic signature of strength as we activate and access our highest self.

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