Clark Noonan
On the outside, you may have things together. But in your relationships, your reactions, or the habits you keep trying to change, something isn't working. You're tired of knowing better and still ending up in the same place. Maybe it's the same argument with your partner, anger that gets the best of you, anxiety you can't turn off, or a sexual behavior you've tried to stop. Maybe a breakup, betrayal, or loss has left you questioning things you once felt certain about.
Direct, practical therapy focused on the changes you want.
I offer direct, practical therapy focused on understanding what's getting in the way and helping you make changes that hold up in everyday life.
First session
We'll start with what's going on, what's brought you to this point, and what you'd like to change. You don't need to have everything figured out or come prepared with the right words. I'll ask questions, offer observations, and help connect the dots between what's happening now and experiences that may be influencing it. We'll look at what you've tried, what's worked, and where you keep running into difficulty. By the end, we'll have a better sense of what needs attention, where to begin, and whether working together feels like the right fit. You can expect a real conversation, not just a series of intake questions.
Strengths
I stay active and engaged in session. I listen closely, ask direct questions, share what I notice, and challenge you when it will help. Sessions feel collaborative rather than one-sided.You don’t need to arrive with clear insight. Many clients are more comfortable analyzing problems than discussing emotions, and some start guarded or skeptical. We work from there.I’m direct without being judgmental. We focus on what’s happening now, how older patterns show up, and practical next steps. The aim is clearer self-understanding and greater confidence handling what brought you in.
Ideal clients
I work with adults, particularly men, who are tired of repeating the same problems and want to do something about them. Often, they're capable and responsible in other parts of life but find themselves struggling with relationships, emotions, or behaviors they can't seem to get under control. That might mean anger, anxiety, overthinking, infidelity, pornography or sexual behaviors you want to change, divorce, grief, shame, or family relationships that continue to affect you. Sometimes there's a specific event that brings you in. Other times, it's the realization that the way you've been handling things isn't working anymore. You don't have to be comfortable talking about feelings or know exactly what's wrong. You might be skeptical, guarded, analytical, or unsure whether therapy will help. That's okay. What matters is being willing to take an honest look at what's happening and try something different. The goal is to help you catch yourself sooner, stay steadier when emotions run high, communicate more clearly, and make decisions you can stand behind. Ultimately, I want you to feel more capable in your relationships and everyday life, with less need to rely on therapy over time.
Origin story
I've always been interested in what drives people—why we react the way we do, why certain patterns keep repeating, and why understanding something logically doesn't always make it easier to change. I was especially drawn to the way our relationships and earlier experiences shape how we see ourselves and respond to the people around us. Becoming a therapist gave me a way to turn that curiosity into practical work: helping people understand themselves more clearly, recognize patterns they may not see on their own, and make changes that carry into their everyday lives.
Ongoing work together
We’ll have a clear sense of what we’re aiming for and check in on what’s shifting and what’s still stuck. The work doesn’t stay in the session—it shows up when you notice a pattern sooner, respond differently, or finally have the conversation you’ve been putting off.You’ll know it’s working when you catch yourself earlier, stay more steady when things get hard, set a boundary without the usual second-guessing, and bounce back faster after a rough patch. Things you used to need help with start to feel more manageable on your own.It won’t mean you never feel anxious, angry, or stuck again. It means you’re better at handling it. Once that starts to hold, we space things out and eventually stop. The point is for you to need me less.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Learning to notice anxiety, anger, and self-criticism without letting them make your decisions. We clarify what matters to you and practice acting on it, even when it's uncomfortable.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Getting curious about the parts of you that take over: the one that blows up, shuts down, people-pleases, or never lets you off the hook. The goal is to understand what they're protecting, not get rid of them, so you're the one making the choices.
Attachment-based
Looking at how important relationships shaped the way you handle closeness, conflict, trust, and boundaries now. We'll notice these patterns as they happen, including between us in session, and practice doing something different.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Therapy should move you toward something, not just unpack what went wrong. We'll get specific about what you want to be different, build on what's already working, and take practical steps to get there.
Location
Virtual sessions