Laura Clarke , LPC

Laura Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of experience working with adults, teens, and families who are navigating depression, anxiety, burnout, and other mental health challenges. She has experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients and brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to her work, helping people identify their resources and build on what already works for them.

As an LPC, Laura focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She provides individual, family, and group therapy and offers teletherapy so that clients can meet from the comfort of their own homes. Her style emphasizes partnership - she and the client set goals together and use practical strategies tailored to each person’s circumstances.

A first session with Laura is an opportunity to get acquainted, review the client’s history, and clarify goals for therapy. She will explain her approach, answer questions, and work with the client to determine next steps. Some people find it helpful to jot down questions or concerns beforehand, while others prefer to start the conversation as it unfolds.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura Clarke uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them while focusing on actions that align with personal values - it can be helpful for stress, avoidance, and persistent emotional pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which is often useful for depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth and self-discovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The therapist-client relationship guides which tools are emphasized and how they are applied.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen via video call or phone, and options like live chat or text-based messaging provide additional ways to connect between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.