- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness tools
- Goal focused
About Clara
Clara D'agostino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and big life changes. Clara aims to make the first step toward feeling better clearer and less overwhelming.
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first and helps people set small, reachable goals. Mindfulness tools are used to increase calm and present-moment focus, while solution-focused work identifies steps that move a person toward what matters most.
Clara also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. That perspective can be useful for communication problems, feelings of isolation, and struggles with forgiveness. Sessions are focused on what helps a person feel steadier and more connected in daily life.
She uses expressive methods at times to help people access feelings that are hard to put into words. Those techniques are paired with goal-oriented strategies so sessions balance feeling and doing. Clara emphasizes collaboration and practical change rather than long lists of techniques.
People who work with her can expect a steady, respectful process. She helps clients identify values, practice new ways of communicating, and build routines that support emotional balance. To begin, a short intake helps match goals to a clear plan for therapy.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting connection. It focuses on the client's goals and experience, and helps people find their own answers when dealing with stress, grief, or low self-esteem.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and emotions. This approach can be helpful for communication problems, feelings of isolation, and relationship concerns by identifying repeating patterns and creating new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and shifting strategies when needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support steady progress by keeping appointments consistent even when routines change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Clara help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, uses mindfulness and expressive techniques, and helps clients set small, actionable goals.
What is her background and experience?
Clara has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns. She combines reflective listening with goal-oriented methods.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients and works with people located in California.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.