Clark Powell , LCSW

Clark Powell is a licensed LCSW in Utah with 35 years of professional experience helping people navigate addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and motivational challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - he brings decades of practice and a strengths-based outlook to each case, helping clients recognize and build on the abilities they already possess.

Powell views each person as the expert of their own story and works to create a collaborative space where strengths inform the path forward. He supports clients through the often-difficult first steps toward change, acknowledging that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Throughout treatment he focuses on practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, and rebuilding confidence after trauma or addictive patterns.

Whether addressing anger, motivation, or the impacts of abuse and depression, Powell adapts his approach to align with each client’s goals and preferences. He provides services in English and is accepting new clients in Utah who are looking for compassionate, experienced guidance toward recovery and resilience.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Clark Powell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs presented by addictions, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. Trauma-informed approaches focus on understanding how past harm affects current feelings and behavior, and they help people regain a sense of control and stability. Addiction-focused and motivation-oriented strategies emphasize building readiness for change, strengthening commitment, and developing relapse-prevention skills to support recovery. Skills-based work for anger and mood challenges teaches practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and rebuilding confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Powell works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that feel most useful, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure interventions fit the person rather than requiring the person to fit the treatment.

Online therapy with Powell is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.