Claudia S.
Certified Peer Supporter · Medford, NJ
Hi there, my name is Claudia and I am passionate about helping others.
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Meeting Our Mental Health Challenges in Community
Meeting Our Mental Health Challenges in Community
About Claudia
I have been a certified peer for nearly 10 years. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology. I am a Certified Trauma Support Specialist and a Life Coach. I am also a Shamanic Healer. I love to help people psychologically and spiritually. My own mental health issues motivated me to seek personal help and to become a life-long learner in finding tools and techniques for people's well-being. Although I have quite a few credentials most of my learning has come from my own personal experiences in trying to maneuver through life's difficulties. I experienced deep agony from my traumas but still have found the strength to forge ahead and do the best I can to help myself and others. As I went into the deepest darkest corners of my existence I learned how to go through my own psychological difficulties and work on the soul level. Combining my peer, psychological and spiritual healing abilities I am able to work with people on their deepest issues.
My Recovery Story
My mental illness got so bad for me I turned to alcohol to stop the pain and became an alcoholic. I lost my job, my house, and myself. I was in an abyss of darkness and couldn't find my way out. I went back home to live with my parents and to find myself and get on social security disability. After spending about 5 years, I was able to slowly to become a little more social. After 10 years, I now live in my own home and socialize with friends. Through medication and therapy, I am able to work part-time doing what I love functioning as a peer and life coach.
My Motivation To Help
My own personal traumas provide my motivation to help myself and others with their problems. I now see I had a latent desire to help others but didn't find this passion until I was in my mid 30's. As I grow and evolve throughout life I am able to bring more healing to others.
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What peers say about Claudia
based on 90 ratings
"Madonna is an excellent facilitator of the groups and she has a most special way about her. She is kind and knowledgeable and provides wonderful ways to cope with life interactions with family and friends. Overall, Madonna rocks! I also like the other leaders Tim and Claudia as well. They are wonderful too! Thank you; Esther..."
Esther E.
DBSA Online Support Group · May 2026
"Tim is an amazing leader and keeps the flow of group 💯 "
Megan W.
DBSA Online Support Group · May 2026
"Mike was excellent as a group leader. He is very knowledgeable and gave valuable feedback and brought up wonderful suggestions that were thought provoking and helped me with my Bipolar 1 diagnosis and I really felt involved in the group because of his guidance. Mike is an asset to HeyPeers! Thank you; Esther"
Esther E.
DBSA Online Support Group · May 2026
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