About
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Clare
Clare O'Toole is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family concerns, and parenting-related pressure. Clare also supports people dealing with trauma, ADHD, career uncertainty, and caregiver stress.
She uses clear, practical methods. Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental. Clare listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of responding.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based practices. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. That focus helps when trust, abandonment, or communication problems are part of the issue.
Clare often mixes structured skill-building with open conversation. That can mean learning ways to manage strong emotions, practicing new communication moves, or clarifying values and goals. She also addresses common parenting and family stressors, such as caregiver burnout, conflict over boundaries, and life transitions.
Sessions are aimed at making daily life feel more manageable. Clare guides people through practical steps they can use between meetings. To begin, she asks about the current problem, what has been tried, and what matters most to the person seeking help.
How sessions work
How Clare integrates approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values. It can help with feeling stuck, making choices, and handling painful thoughts without getting overwhelmed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Practically, it teaches ways to test unhelpful thinking and build small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns show up now. It can be useful when abandonment fears, trust issues, or repeating relationship problems are present.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Clare will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, day-to-day constraints, and what feels workable. She adapts pacing and tools based on feedback and results as therapy progresses.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits commonly cited include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend during work or caregiving breaks. Ask about session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family problems, trauma, ADHD, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How would she approach conflict with a parent or sibling?
She helps people clarify patterns, name the feelings involved, and practice different communication moves to reduce escalation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining structured skills with open conversation to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on family, relationship, and personal stressors.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.