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VC Portrait of Dr. Virginia Clark

Dr. Virginia Clark

Experienced LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Virginia

Dr.

Background and approach

Virginia Clark brings four decades of clinical experience to her practice in Florida, offering support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

She is an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) with a long history of working with people facing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Her approach is adaptable and draws on several evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs, with an emphasis on practical skills and insight.

Dr. Clark blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance-oriented practices and attachment-aware perspectives, and she also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally focused approaches as appropriate.

Over her career she has supported people dealing with substance use, codependency, domestic violence, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image and identity concerns, and forgiveness work. Dr.

Clark offers sessions in English through a variety of remote formats to accommodate different schedules. She guides clients toward clearer choices and coping strategies while helping them pursue more satisfying patterns in relationships and daily life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Clark frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a method that encourages clients to clarify values and practice acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of her approach, addressing relational patterns and how early attachments influence current relationship dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor a mix of techniques that fit the person’s needs rather than applying a single method automatically.

Online therapy with Dr. Clark is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from home or work while working toward clearer choices and improved day-to-day functioning.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dr. Clark works with many issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-oriented style that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and attachment-informed elements to help clients develop coping strategies and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 40 years of experience working in clinical settings and helping people manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Dr. Clark is an LCSW licensed in Florida with the credential listed as FL LCSW SW4146 and she practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats does she work?
She provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

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