- Collaborative approach
- Values driven work
- Practical skill building
About Clare
Clare O'Toole is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, depression, and money-related strain. She meets adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the next step and offers steady, practical support. Her manner is collaborative and nonjudgmental so people can speak honestly about difficult feelings.
Clare draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to create clear steps for change. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions focus on small shifts that add up over time rather than quick fixes.
With twenty years of clinical experience in California, Clare combines structured tools and empathetic listening. She helps people address work and career strain, relationship problems, caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout from trauma or repeated disappointments. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, anger, isolation, and issues around trust and commitment.
Practical skills such as emotion regulation, communication strategies, and values-driven action are part of the work. Clare also offers coaching-style guidance for goal setting and life transitions. Her goal is to help clients feel more grounded, connected, and able to make choices that fit their values.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Clare works in English and practices in California as an LMFT.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Clare commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas in her sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns from early life and helps people change how they connect and respond to others.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Clare will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and she will adjust methods over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use visual or written exercises during a session and practice skills between meetings. Ask about session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will be scheduled and conducted.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Clare commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and family concerns, including money-related strain and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, blending practical tools with empathic listening to help people make steady changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Clare brings twenty years of experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, caregiver stress, and ADHD.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.