CLAUDIA BALLEN ALAIMO

CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COACH | COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATOR | NONPROFIT FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Florida | 954-655-4413 | cpbalaimo@gmail.com | Bilingual: English & Spanish

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate Certified Mental Health Coach, nonprofit founder, community educator, mentor, and public speaker with 13+ years of experience supporting emotional wellness, resilience, personal development, healthy relationships, family well-being, and human flourishing. Founder and President of Café with Claudia, helping and reaching thousands of individuals since 2013 through coaching, seminars, workshops, community outreach, church mentoring, volunteer service, and media appearances. Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counseling, Magna Cum Laude, from Liberty University; member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Bilingual in English and Spanish.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mental Health Coaching | Emotional Wellness | Human Flourishing | Resilience Building | Community Mental Health Education | Nonprofit Leadership | Seminar & Workshop Facilitation | Public Speaking | Community Outreach | Faith-Based Coaching | Youth Mental Health | Stress Management | Life Transitions | Emotional Intelligence | Healthy Boundaries | Relationship & Communication Skills | Grief & Loss Support | Trauma-Informed Coaching Principles | Goal Setting & Accountability | Client-Centered Coaching | Crisis Awareness & Referral | Professional Ethics & Confidentiality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & President | Certified Mental Health Coach

Café with Claudia | Florida | June 2013 – Present

Founded and lead Café with Claudia, a community-focused organization promoting emotional wellness, resilience, healthy relationships, personal development, faith, hope, and human flourishing.
Helped and reached thousands of individuals since 2013 through coaching, seminars, workshops, mentoring, community outreach, church programs, volunteer service, and media engagement.
Provide individualized mental health and wellness coaching supporting self-awareness, emotional resilience, confidence, goal achievement, healthy decision-making, and personal growth.
Develop, organize, host, and facilitate seminars and workshops addressing mental health awareness, emotional wellness, marriage and relationships, family well-being, communication, resilience, and personal development.
Provide coaching, education, mentoring, and community support in English and Spanish to individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Support individuals navigating stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional challenges, low self-esteem, and periods of uncertainty.
Apply active listening, motivational support, goal setting, accountability, and solution-focused coaching strategies; provide Christian and faith-based coaching when desired.
Collaborate with churches and community members to expand educational, mentoring, outreach, and support initiatives while maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, ethical coaching practices, and appropriate scope of practice.
Recognize situations requiring services beyond coaching and encourage referral to licensed mental health, medical, or emergency professionals as appropriate.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Seminar & Workshop Facilitator | Community Educator — Café with Claudia

Facilitate seminars, workshops, and community educational programs addressing emotional, relational, family, personal, and spiritual well-being.
Present mental health and personal-development concepts in an accessible, practical manner and provide bilingual outreach to English- and Spanish-speaking communities.

Radio Guest | Mental Health & Personal Development Contributor — Almavision Radio, Miami

Featured in multiple radio appearances discussing mental health, emotional wellness, relationships, personal development, resilience, faith, and overcoming life challenges.
Promote emotional awareness, healthy relationships, resilience, personal responsibility, hope, and human flourishing through compassionate community media outreach.
CHURCH MENTORING & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Mentor & Community Volunteer — Church and Faith-Based Community Programs | Florida

Provide volunteer mentoring, encouragement, and personal-development support within church and faith-based community settings.
Support individuals experiencing personal, emotional, relational, family, and spiritual challenges through compassionate listening, mentoring, encouragement, and practical guidance.
Participate in church outreach and volunteer initiatives supporting individuals, couples, families, and communities; collaborate with church and community leaders in mentoring, education, outreach, and service.
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counseling

Liberty University | Lynchburg, Virginia | Magna Cum Laude

Specialized Academic Training: Healthy Sexuality | Extraordinary Women | Marriage Works | Caring for Kids God’s Way | Breaking Free | Caring for People God’s Way | Christian Counseling

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Mental Health Coaching — Light University

Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders — Light University

Mental Health Coaching Skills — Light University

Youth Mental Health Coaching — Light University

CONTINUING EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Human Flourishing Coaching

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) / Light University | On-Demand Continuing Education Program

Specialized continuing education focused on human flourishing, emotional well-being, resilience, purpose, healthy relationships, personal growth, and whole-person development.

HONORS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Christian Care Connect – Member

Psi Chi — The International Honor Society in Psychology — Member

Magna Cum Laude — Liberty University

LANGUAGES

English — Fluent | Spanish — Fluent