Profile / United States
Clare O'Toole, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT methods
- Attachment focus
About Clare
Clare O'Toole is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
She works in a collaborative, client-centered way that focuses on practical steps. Sessions use clear strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. Clare draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other approaches to help people break patterns that keep them stuck.
She combines brief skills training with longer conversations about attachment and past hurts. That can mean learning ways to regulate strong emotions, practicing communication skills, or exploring patterns rooted in early relationships. The work can include pacing around trauma, addressing compassion fatigue, and building tools for impulsivity or ADHD-related challenges.
Clare also supports people through specific life problems like separation, commitment questions, caregiver stress, and career transitions. She can help when feelings of shame, guilt, emptiness, jealousy, or isolation are getting in the way of daily life.
Her practice mixes straightforward techniques and reflective work. She aims to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and develop reliable coping strategies for day-to-day challenges.
How Clare uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Clare uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical experiments and short, structured exercises that break patterns of avoidance or worry and support mood and stress management.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT emphasizes mindful noticing and choosing actions that align with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationship experiences shape current patterns, useful for communication problems, jealousy, abandonment concerns, and relationship distress.
Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. Clare will review goals, current problems, and your preferences and then recommend specific strategies. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about what will best fit your schedule and practical needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, using practical skills and discussion to notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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