- Focus on relationships
- Strengths-based approach
- Goal oriented
About Laura
Laura Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon. She has four years of experience in mental health care and focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, depression, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. Laura works in a straightforward, collaborative way to help people clarify what matters to them and set manageable goals.
She uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. In sessions she helps people name problems, try new skills, and notice what gets in the way of change. Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s needs.
Laura also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment worries, and topics tied to adoption and foster care. She aims to make room for difficult memories and current stressors while building small steps toward relief.
Sessions are guided by the client’s goals and strengths. She encourages clear, doable strategies rather than long lists of tasks. The tone tends to be direct and supportive, with attention to emotion and behavior both.
People who reach out can expect a first conversation that reviews history, current concerns, and what they want from therapy. That initial meeting is also a chance to decide together how to move forward and which approaches to try.
She uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. In sessions she helps people name problems, try new skills, and notice what gets in the way of change. Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s needs.
Laura also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment worries, and topics tied to adoption and foster care. She aims to make room for difficult memories and current stressors while building small steps toward relief.
Sessions are guided by the client’s goals and strengths. She encourages clear, doable strategies rather than long lists of tasks. The tone tends to be direct and supportive, with attention to emotion and behavior both.
People who reach out can expect a first conversation that reviews history, current concerns, and what they want from therapy. That initial meeting is also a chance to decide together how to move forward and which approaches to try.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 OCDPanic 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
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that move someone toward a life they care about. It can help with depression, anxiety, ADHD challenges, and getting unstuck from painful patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for mood issues, eating concerns, and managing stress.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, centers on understanding emotions and how they show up in relationships. It can help people who want clearer communication and stronger emotional connection in their close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides whether to try ACT, CBT, EFT, or a mix of approaches so treatment fits the person’s needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more frequent check-ins when needed. Some formats may be simpler for brief skill practice, while others suit longer process-focused conversations, so discussing format and scheduling up front helps align therapy with daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Laura address?
She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self esteem, depression, eating issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also works with related areas like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.
What is Laura's general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, mixing emotional work with skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laura has four years of experience in the mental health field. That experience informs how she structures sessions and which strategies she offers.
What credential does Laura hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laura?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The first session reviews history, current concerns, and goals.