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Dr. Katharine Clarke

CA Psychologist PSY14015

Dr. Katharine Clarke , CA Psychologist PSY14015

Therapist in California

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About Katharine

Dr. Katharine Clarke is a California licensed psychologist with 38 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, substance-related challenges, relationship struggles, and family conflicts. She brings a steady, strengths-based approach that recognizes each person as the expert in their own story, and she looks for practical ways to apply clients' existing resources toward meaningful change.

Her work centers on collaborative problem-solving and skill building tailored to the needs that bring people to therapy, whether the focus is managing everyday stress, coping with addictive behaviors, or repairing family and relationship patterns. She understands that seeking help is often a courageous first step and meets clients with encouragement and realistic guidance.

Dr. Clarke holds the credential CA Psychologist PSY14015, which indicates licensure as a psychologist in California. Her practice emphasizes clear communication, respect for each individual’s experience, and the use of established, evidence-informed methods to address presenting concerns. She supports clients in identifying strengths, developing new coping strategies, and taking manageable steps toward their goals, offering a grounded and compassionate presence throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Informed Care and Online Support

Dr. Katharine Clarke uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, helping clients build routines and strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and daily pressures. She also provides approaches aimed at addressing addiction-related challenges, emphasizing relapse prevention, coping strategies, and step-by-step behavior change to support recovery and reduce harmful patterns. Additionally, her work includes attachment-informed methods to explore relationship and family dynamics, improving communication and helping people repair or redefine important connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Clarke collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work feels purposeful and tailored.

Online therapy with Dr. Clarke offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain continuity across changing schedules. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and momentum toward clients' goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Katharine Clarke have?

Dr. Katharine Clarke has 38 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Katharine Clarke a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential CA Psychologist PSY14015, which denotes licensure as a psychologist in California.

In which languages does Dr. Katharine Clarke provide therapy?

Dr. Katharine Clarke provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Katharine Clarke located?

Dr. Katharine Clarke is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Katharine Clarke as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Katharine Clarke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Katharine Clarke work with international clients?

Dr. Katharine Clarke does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Katharine Clarke cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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