Kares Clarke

Attachment-based

In school I studied CBT and attachment-based therapy. Over the years I have gone to Attachment based trainings and use it as the primary modality in treatment as I tend to work with a lot of clients that struggle to form healthy bonds with others.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

In school I studied CBT and attachment-based therapy. Over the years I have gone to CBT based trainings and use it as the primary modality in treatment as I tend to work with a lot of clients that struggle with challenging negative thoughts and changing their cognition.

Narrative

In my practice, I often use narrative therapy as a method to help clients reshape and reframe their stories. Narrative therapy allows clients to externalize problems, helping them see that the issues they are facing are not intrinsic to their identity but are separate experiences. This empowers them to rewrite and reclaim control over the narrative of their lives. My experience with narrative therapy includes working with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. The technique is especially helpful for clients who feel stuck or defined by past experiences, such as childhood trauma or unhealthy relationships. By guiding clients through the process of examining their personal stories, they begin to see how certain patterns have developed and how they can disrupt those patterns by seeing their situation through a new lens.

Compassion Focused

Inn my experience, Compassion Focused Therapy is a transformative approach, especially for clients who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or feelings of inadequacy. Together, we explore where the client’s self-critical voice comes from—whether it’s childhood experiences, trauma, or societal pressures. By recognizing that these patterns were often developed as coping mechanisms in response to difficult situations, clients can begin to soften their judgment toward themselves. Understanding the source of their self-criticism is the first step toward healing.