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Clara D'agostino, LCSW

Care focused support for anxiety and stress

20 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Clara

Clara D'agostino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She works with people facing life changes, relationship struggles, grief, and low self-esteem. Clara aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming and offers steady support along the way.

Her approach is warm and practical. She draws on mindfulness to help people notice and calm intense feelings. She also uses solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals and track progress.

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Background and approach

Clara brings about 20 years of clinical experience in California to her sessions. She combines expressive activities with talk-based work so people can connect thoughts and feelings more easily. Sessions often focus on skills that can be used between meetings to manage stress and regain balance.

People who feel isolated or stuck in old patterns can work on improving communication and repairing relationships. Clara also supports people who are struggling with forgiveness, finding purpose, or the particular concerns many women face. Her style is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

She helps people identify a next step, test it out, and adjust as needed. The goal is to build practical coping tools and increase a sense of safety and groundedness in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early connections shape current relationships. Online sessions use conversation and reflection to explore patterns that affect trust and closeness, which can help with relationship stress and feeling disconnected.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. These techniques are useful for anxiety and stress and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Clara will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. She checks in on what helps and adjusts the plan as things change.

Online formats offer flexibility for people juggling busy schedules. Video calls let therapists and clients use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection, or follow-up between meetings. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and apply skills in everyday life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Clara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She blends mindfulness and expressive activities with goal-focused work to keep sessions practical.
What professional background does she bring?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience and has worked with a variety of stress and adjustment concerns over that time.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works with people located in California.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
20 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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