- Collaborative approach
- Values focused
- Practical skills
About Clare
Clare O'Toole is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She focuses on the person in front of her and works in a calm, nonjudgmental way. Clare aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for people who are tired of feeling stuck.
She draws on about 20 years of clinical experience and mixes several evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. Sessions often involve noticing patterns that keep problems going, practicing skills to manage emotions, and clarifying values that guide change. Clare pays attention to attachment and relationship themes so people can feel more connected to themselves and others.
Her style is collaborative and warm. She helps clients slow down, name tough emotions, and try small experiments between sessions. Therapy may include mindful exercises, behavior-focused strategies, and conversations that reframe old stories.
Clare has spent two decades refining her approach to common concerns such as trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, relationship problems, burnout, ADHD challenges, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based techniques, and client-centered work rather than relying on a single method.
People who want straightforward guidance along with empathic listening may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire to see if her style fits their goals.
She draws on about 20 years of clinical experience and mixes several evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. Sessions often involve noticing patterns that keep problems going, practicing skills to manage emotions, and clarifying values that guide change. Clare pays attention to attachment and relationship themes so people can feel more connected to themselves and others.
Her style is collaborative and warm. She helps clients slow down, name tough emotions, and try small experiments between sessions. Therapy may include mindful exercises, behavior-focused strategies, and conversations that reframe old stories.
Clare has spent two decades refining her approach to common concerns such as trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, relationship problems, burnout, ADHD challenges, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based techniques, and client-centered work rather than relying on a single method.
People who want straightforward guidance along with empathic listening may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire to see if her style fits their goals.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.