Dr. Minnie Claiborne is a Counselor/Therapist, Life Coach and Professor; specializing in individual and family therapy and Life Coaching. Her specialty in counseling is "PRAYER THERAPY", (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) using her innovative and highly effective, C.A.R.R.Y. technique. She maintains practices in Van Nuys and Frazier Park, California. She does Life Coach training at various locations.  (see “PTTI training and Certification” on home page). She also provides Telephone Counseling and Coaching. 

Dr. Claiborne's 7 SECRETS APPROACH to LIFE COACHING is unsurpassed in its effectiveness to help her clients achieve a HAPPY, FULFILLED and WELL-BALANCED LIFE. Professionals, Entertainers and just 'regular folks' are finding help, healing and purpose through her services.

With 5 earned degrees and over twenty-five years of experience, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients.  Dr. Claiborne’s book PRAYER THERAPY- STOP HURTING (foreword by Natalie Cole) and her follow-up program, MAINTAIN, are excellent resources for individuals, groups and churches.

In addition to being a prominent Christian Counselor/ Therapist, Dr. Claiborne has presented on International Television and Radio (TBN, KKLA and others), at National conferences and to general audiences. Popular topics include: ‘Prayer Therapy’, ‘Forgiveness and Healing’, ‘Go Back So That You Can Move Forward’ and ‘The 7 Secrets to Maintaining Emotional Healing’.  Due to her 15 years plus of working with clients in the entertainment industry, she is known as "The Celebrity Counselor".

Dr. Claiborne is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support, prayer and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education
Solano College, Fairfield, CA: A.A. Degree in Journalism
CSU Sacramento, Sacramento, CA: B.A. Degree in English; B.A. Degree in Communications; M.A. Degree in Communications/Counseling   
Golden State Univ. Los Angeles, CA: Ph.D.  in Psychology and Human Relations
N.W. London Univ., United Kingdom: L.H.D. in Humanities    
Epic Bible College (Trinity School of The Bible), Sacramento, CA: Assembly of God Affiliated; Two-year Study leading to Licensing and ordination
               
License, Certifications & Awards
Int'l Assoc. of Christian Clinical Counselors, Merced, CA: Licensed, Ordained Christian Counselor
State of California: Master's Degree Teaching Credential (active)