Clare O'Toole, LMFT
Therapist in California
Clare O'Toole is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License105247
- NPI 1508006511
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Clare
Clare O'Toole is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship strain, and challenges like ADHD or compassion fatigue. Clare aims to create a calm space where someone can slow down and think things through.
She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape how people relate today.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help people notice what matters, accept difficult feelings, and move toward chosen values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available when practical, such as managing strong emotions or shifting unhelpful thinking. Clare’s practice is collaborative and nonjudgmental.
Sessions focus on real-life problems and practical steps, not jargon. She listens for patterns - like avoidance or reactivity - and helps people try different ways of responding. With two decades of clinical experience and a California LMFT credential, Clare brings steady, direct support.
She commonly helps people with issues like abandonment, commitment worries, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and loneliness. Her work also covers caregiver stress and impulsivity. People who choose Clare can expect a warm presence and straightforward guidance.
Therapy typically blends skills work, values-based choices, and attention to attachment patterns so people can feel more connected and grounded in their lives.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 105247 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1508006511 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Clare lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Clare names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and action-focused therapies work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape patterns in adult life. It helps people notice how they connect, react, and seek safety in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values to build a meaningful life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals so people feel heard and can lead change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clare will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their situation and goals. She may bring in ACT exercises to clarify values, use attachment questions to map relational patterns, or offer skills from CBT or DBT when emotion regulation or thinking habits need attention.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework, or support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the therapeutic focus on concrete steps and relationship patterns.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and loneliness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions blend compassion with skills practice and attention to relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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