Profile / United States
Laura Clarke, LPC
Oregon
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- Focus on relationships
About Laura
Laura Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She works in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions focus on identifying troubling thoughts and patterns, and testing different ways of responding. Conversations cover day-to-day struggles like worry, low mood, relationship strain, trouble with focus, and changes after major life events.
Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside acceptance-based and emotion-centered approaches. That means clients may learn to notice unhelpful thinking, practice specific skills, and explore feelings that get in the way of close connections. Therapy includes skill practice and short goal-focused tasks between sessions.
Laura adapts the pace to what each person can manage. Early work usually clarifies immediate concerns and sets concrete goals. Later sessions move toward building routines and habits that support better mood, clearer thinking, and steadier relationships.
She offers a mix of conversational listening and structured exercises. People who want clear steps, practical tools, and direct feedback tend to find this style helpful. Anyone considering a first session is invited to complete the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to review goals and next steps.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize patterns of thinking that worsen mood and behavior, and to practice concrete alternatives. CBT is useful for issues like depression, anxiety, eating concerns, and attention difficulties.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that matter to you. ACT can help when avoidance or uncertainty gets in the way of daily goals. In addition, elements of Client-Centered Therapy mean sessions include open listening and collaboration on what to try next. These approaches aim to combine skill practice with space to talk about feelings and relationships.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as needed. Expect the therapist to suggest specific skills, short practice exercises, and regular check-ins on progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during a break or after work. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Licensed professionals can help arrange a schedule that fits daily routines and practical constraints.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, depression, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods that combine cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and emotion-focused techniques. Sessions often include skill practice and short tasks to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in mental health settings and providing counseling services.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries sign up?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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