About Clara
Clara D'agostino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports people navigating relationship strain and major life changes. Clara aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and steady.
Clara uses approaches that help people feel understood and heard. She draws on client-centered work to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Solution-focused techniques help set clear goals and practical steps to reach them.
How Clara works
Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people feel calmer and more present. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relational patterns and how those influence current struggles. Clara blends these methods to match each person's needs.
After two decades in practice, she brings experience with common concerns that disrupt daily life. Sessions are conversational and result-oriented, with room for exploring feelings and practical coping skills. Clara aims to support people in finding clearer direction and more ease in day-to-day life.
People in California who prefer a collaborative, goal-minded approach may find her style helpful. She focuses on steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes. The work is paced to each person's comfort and circumstances.
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What Clara works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How Clara's Approaches Work Online
Clara uses client-centered work and mindfulness in online sessions to help people feel heard and calmer. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and following their pace, which helps when someone needs a respectful, listening space. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and sensations and to reduce reactivity, useful for stress, anxiety, and grief.She also draws on solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals during remote sessions. That approach helps people see practical progress fast, whether they want clearer communication or better daily coping. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be decided together. Clara works collaboratively to match methods to the client's needs, preferences, and goals rather than applying one fixed style.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face interaction and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
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