Claudia Schwarz is a Board Certified, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience in various mental health settings, improving health and wellness outcomes and creating organizational growth. In addition to her current role as CEO of J Flowers Health Institute, she has managed successful and diverse therapy practices, held key leadership roles where she directed initiatives to support mental health nationwide, has been committed to educating other leaders in the field, and she continues to work tirelessly to create change in how mental health is stigmatized and governed.

As a professional clinical member of IECA, she has used her expertise as a Therapeutic and Educational Consultant to continuing the mission of delivering world class healthcare options for people in need.

Claudia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and her Graduate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the California State University, Sacramento.

She is dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation and client care on a global scale. She is committed to leading her team to focus on strengtheming and supporting individuals with
therapeutic needs, while also bridging the gap between therapeutic support professionals across various sectors.

Claudia formerly held the role as Chief Clinical Development Officer at J Flowers Health Institute, leading the Business Development Team both in the US and internationally. She has well established professional relationships that include Executive Leadership Teams, Consultants, Admissions and Outreach Teams, Attorneys, Therapists, Psychiatrists and Physician’s. She has extensive program knowledge and expertise in appropriate diagnostic and clinical referrals.

Claudia has had additional training and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems specialties, as well as Custody Evaluations, Child Interviews, Child Reunification and Parenting Coordination. She is highly skilled in working with a wide range of therapeutic issues as well as adapting to diverse populations. She has taught continuing education to professionals nationwide in Understanding the Different Levels of Care in Mental Health Treatment, Parenting Coordination, Child Interviews, Pathogenic Parenting, Reunification and Custody Evaluations. Claudia is active in the community and has been seen regularly over the years on both news, podcasts and radio as an expert on behavioral health issues.