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Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Virginia

Dr. Virginia Clark brings four decades of clinical experience to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many related life challenges.

Background and approach

As an LCSW practicing in Florida, she blends practical strategies with compassionate listening to help people manage symptoms, rebuild confidence, and navigate difficult transitions. Her approach draws on evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

Dr. Clark adapts techniques to each person’s circumstances, offering coaching-style support when clients want concrete skills and deeper psychotherapy when exploring patterns of attachment or trauma.

She has particular experience addressing issues such as substance use, codependency, caregiving stress, chronic illness impacts, and workplace or relationship-related distress. Sessions are offered through a range of online formats to suit different needs and schedules.

Dr. Clark aims to collaborate with each client to set achievable goals and develop practical tools for coping, improved communication, and longer-term well-being.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Change

Dr. Clark frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working online. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can move toward meaningful life directions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. CBT concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with skills that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will unfold collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then recommend or blend methods to fit the client’s needs rather than imposing a single technique.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, health limitations, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and access timely support when life becomes challenging.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Clark address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many related matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines compassionate listening with practical, skills-based work; she tailors therapy to each person and shifts between coaching and deeper psychotherapy as needed.
How long has she been practicing?
Dr. Clark has forty years of professional experience working with behavioral health and emotional concerns.
Where is Dr. Clark licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential FL LCSW SW4146 and practices from Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Virginia can help with

Dr. Virginia Clark works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Virginia works with patients to help them overcome their various emotional challenges and regain control of their lives.

How Virginia approaches therapy

Virginia's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Virginia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 40 years of clinical experience.