Bobbi Cleary, LPC

Bobbi Cleary approaches counseling with a holistic view, believing emotional and mental wellness are central to overall balance. She combines practical tools with supportive guidance so clients can build skills and apply them in daily life. Empowerment is a core aim of her work - helping people locate their inner resources to move toward healing, greater peace, and renewed joy.

Her style is intentionally eclectic. She draws from reflective Rogerian techniques, cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, self-compassion and self-regulation strategies, and Gottman work for couples, choosing approaches to match each client or couple's unique goals and challenges. That flexible blend supports individual differences and helps establish a strong therapeutic connection where change can occur.

Cleary earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies with a minor in French from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1998. She lived in Japan for a combined two years, an experience that deepened her interest in cultural influences on behavior and language. She has practiced in psychiatric inpatient and residential settings, conducting group, family, and individual therapy and intake assessments, and has worked in outpatient agencies and private practice. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a credential for clinicians who provide counseling services.

Born and raised in Homer, Alaska, Cleary often uses natural metaphors to describe human experience - like coastal waters that change with the tides - emphasizing that calmer, steadier times can return after difficult periods.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Bobbi Cleary uses proven strategies to address a range of concerns. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness and self-compassion practices help clients develop a kinder relationship with their own thoughts and emotions, which can ease rumination and support emotional regulation. Gottman-informed work brings structured, research-based techniques to couples therapy, helping partners improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cleary collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques accordingly so therapy fits the individual's or couple's circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from remote areas or while managing work, family, and travel, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of support even when in-person visits are not possible.