Therapist in Chula Vista, California William Claude, Therapist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

William Claude, MSW, LCSW
William E. Claude is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2007. He has a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Art Social Work from California State University Sacramento. William’s therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Valued based treatment, Strength Based approach, Motivational Interviewing, and a person-centered framework. These techniques are tailored to help his clients reach specific needs with the aim of developing greater awareness and self-acceptance.
William believes that these techniques are essential components for establishing a therapeutic relationship by meeting his clients where they are and working collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing. William works with individuals who struggle with depression and mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, or who find themselves needing extra support. William views every client that he works with as unique and who deserves a unique approach.
When he’s not working, William enjoys exercising, mountain biking, going to the beach, traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with his significant other.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
Populations
Education
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San Diego State University
Professional | 2007
San Diego, CA, US
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California State University Sacramento
Undergraduate | 2004
Sacramento, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with William Claude. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
William Claude generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out William Claude's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by William Claude:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
William Claude is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
William Claude works at:
Yes, William Claude does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, William Claude is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: