Clara D'agostino , LCSW

Clara D'agostino, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with more than 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She blends practical, goal-oriented methods with creative and somatic practices to help clients feel more grounded and move toward meaningful change.

Her work draws on expressive arts and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness and a greater sense of safety, and she uses EMDR resourcing techniques to support regulation and stability when trauma or intense emotions are present. In addition, she applies evidence-based models such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to set clear goals and identify small, achievable steps that lead to progress.

Clara prioritizes empowerment and collaboration, helping people clarify values, improve communication, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. She works with issues related to self-esteem, isolation and loneliness, forgiveness, and women's life concerns, tailoring interventions to each individual's needs. Please note - she is accepting clients only from the state of California.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Clara D'agostino

Clara integrates several therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and trust in relationships - it helps people explore how early and current relationship experiences shape emotional responses and can improve intimacy and security. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's own goals - this approach supports self-exploration and builds on a person’s strengths to foster growth. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and sensations without judgment - it can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Clara works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions, combining techniques as appropriate to support progress.

Online therapy with Clara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access therapy from home or elsewhere and allow consistent, ongoing work even when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to support meaningful change through virtual care.