Clara D'agostino, LCSW

Clara D'agostino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and on supporting those who are coping with life changes. Clara frames the early steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life as courageous, and she offers steady, compassionate support as clients move through that process.

Her work integrates expressive arts, mindfulness practices, and EMDR Resourcing techniques to help clients feel more grounded and emotionally safe. She also draws on evidence-based approaches, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, to establish clear goals and practical steps that move people toward meaningful change. Clara emphasizes empowerment and skills-building so clients can better handle day-to-day stressors and transitions.

Clara brings a calm, client-centered presence to sessions and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and pace. She is currently accepting clients only from the state of California.

Approaches and Online Care with Clara D'agostino

Clara uses Mindfulness Therapy to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; this approach can support stress, anxiety, and challenges with grounding during life transitions. She also applies Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on identifying small, practical steps and measurable goals to create forward movement when coping with change. In addition, Clara draws on Client-Centered principles to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client's values and choices guide the work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Clara collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as progress unfolds and encourages an active partnership in planning the work.

Online therapy with Clara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and for engaging in therapy from different settings. These options make it easier for clients in California to access consistent care while balancing daily responsibilities.