Laura Clarke

Compassionate, skills-based counseling for complex concerns

LPC Oregon

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with four years of experience in mental health care.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to address issues such as relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, eating issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Her background also includes work with complex presentations like attachment issues, body image concerns, chronic illness, and co-morbidity. Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, prioritizing clients' existing resources while teaching practical skills for symptom management and emotional clarity.

Sessions blend talk-based exploration with structured techniques from CBT, emotion-focused work to deepen relational patterns, and acceptance strategies to support values-driven change. Laura offers flexible session formats to fit different needs and schedules, aiming to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can set goals and pace the work according to what feels most useful to them.

How talk therapy and practical skills translate to online care

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with structured exercises and practical homework that often fit well into remote formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another common strand of her work, encouraging mindfulness and values-driven action to help people cope with difficult emotions and move toward meaningful goals. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when relational patterns and attachment concerns are central, using affect-focused interventions to clarify emotions and improve connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she treats that choice as collaborative. The therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and the issues at hand to decide whether CBT techniques, ACT strategies, EFT work, or a combination will best support progress, adjusting the plan as needs evolve.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue work across life transitions. These options can support consistent skill practice and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing guidance, homework review, and emotional processing without the need to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laura Clarke address?

She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with a range of additional focus areas listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her practice is collaborative and strengths-based, combining CBT, ACT, EFT, DBT, and client-centered elements to help clients develop skills and build on existing resources.

How much experience does she have in practice?

She has four years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with diverse clinical presentations.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LPC with licence number OR LPC C9895 and practices in Oregon.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Eating disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English