- Attachment-informed
- Skill focused
- Non-judgmental care
About Clara
Her approach centers on building a trusting relationship first. She listens for the patterns that keep repeating in thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Then she helps people try new ways of coping that fit their life and goals.
Clara draws on attachment-focused work to understand how early connections shape current relationships. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced when practical skills can reduce emotional distress.
People bring many kinds of strain to sessions, including problems with eating and exercise, social media or internet use, gaming, gambling, and high-risk behaviors. Clara also supports those dealing with grief, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and issues around abandonment or attachment.
Sessions combine listening with usable strategies and steady encouragement. Clara helps people set small, reachable steps and notices progress along the way. If someone wants to start, she guides them through the initial match and appointment process.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now and helps identify patterns that make relationships feel unsafe or confusing. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relationship conflicts. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what matters most to the client and creates room to set goals at the client's pace; it is helpful when someone needs acceptance and a steady space to process feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try different methods when needed, and collaborate with you to pick strategies that match your goals and preferences. This makes therapy feel purposeful and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, skip travel time, and check in during a work break or between classes. They can also let people use shorter skill-focused meetings when that helps, or longer sessions when more time is needed to process difficult topics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Clara commonly address?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and compulsive behaviors like gaming or gambling.
How would you describe Clara's therapy style?
The approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental. Sessions blend listening with practical strategies and skill-building.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional work experience working with adolescents, college-aged clients, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.
What are her credentials and region of practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.