- ACT
- CBT
- EFT
About Laura
Laura Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem problems, depression, eating issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Laura takes a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. She asks about what has been happening, what patterns repeat, and what goals the person wants to set. Conversations look at how early family roles and expectations continue to shape choices now. She uses practical tools from cognitive and behavioral approaches alongside emotion-focused dialogue to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
Her work often addresses family of origin questions such as attachment, abandonment, and blended family concerns. She also supports people coping with medical or caregiving stress, body image and eating concerns, and complex needs that include co-morbidity. Sessions aim to build skills for managing intense feelings, making different relationship choices, and improving day-to-day coping.
Laura draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She explains approaches clearly and uses techniques that fit the person’s goals rather than applying a single method.
A first meeting is an opportunity to talk about history, current pressures, and what the person hopes to change. People often bring questions or a short list of concerns; Laura listens and describes how she would work with those priorities.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and decide what matters most to them. In practice this can mean learning short exercises to reduce avoidance and take values-based steps despite uncomfortable emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often involves simple between-session tasks, like tracking thoughts or trying small behavioral experiments to test what works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on how emotions show up in relationships and personal patterns. It helps people recognize emotional responses that repeat and practice different ways of expressing needs and responding to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences during early sessions and suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as the work progresses.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written worksheets and home-based practice tasks between sessions without promising a specific delivery method.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy, self-esteem, depression, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She blends practical skills work with emotion-focused conversations to address repeating family patterns and current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and what languages are supported?
She holds an LPC credential in Oregon and offers sessions in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located where her Oregon credential applies.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
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 your first session.
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