Clare O'Toole, LMFT

Clare O'Toole is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Clare keeps sessions collaborative and nonjudgmental so clients can feel heard while they work through what matters most.

She draws on about 20 years of clinical experience and uses familiar, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Clare also uses Attachment-Based and client-centered methods to help people understand their patterns around relationships and connection. She tailors each session to the person in front of her rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

In meetings she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, practice skills to manage strong emotions, and make choices that align with their values. Work may include simple behavior experiments, clarifying what someone wants from relationships or work, and problem-solving around daily stressors. Sessions move at a pace set by the client.

Clare’s background includes training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness practices, which she brings into treatment when helpful. She practices in California and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

People who reach out for help with ADHD, compassion fatigue, caregiving strain, breakup and divorce challenges, or recurring patterns like abandonment and control often find focused, practical support. To get started clients use the site process to match with her and schedule sessions according to availability.

How Clare’s approaches work for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match those values while learning to sit with uncomfortable thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, life transitions, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions, which can help with trust, loneliness, and communication struggles. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience by offering empathic listening and reflection so clients can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they’ll try approaches that fit the person’s needs and adjust course as progress and feedback suggest.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats Clare offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins between work breaks. They can also make it simpler to use written or audio tools and to practice mindfulness or CBT exercises in daily environments. A therapist can recommend which approach and session length best match your schedule and goals.