Clarene Richards, LCSW

I really appreciate Clarene’s positive and practical perspective on all kinds of topics. I feel we have developed a good foundation to help me access emotional support and counseling to keep me focused on my goals or to talk me through challenges.

Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Clarene for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life

Very caring and easy to talk to. Lovely to work with

Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes

Clarene is great to talk to and gives lots of helpful advice and activities. I feel much better after a few sessions!

Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Clarene has provided such an immense help towards my mental health through various aspects of my life. I cannot thank her enough. I am so happy to have been able to have had her help and guidance.

Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Clarence has been such a blessing for me. She was patient, empathetic, honest and so kind in helping me grow over the last almost year and a half of working with her. She has truly made a positive impact on my life and helped me grow as an individual in so many ways.

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Clarene is amazing. After just one session, I felt better about myself and like I had more resilience to on challenges in my life.

Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and adhd

Clarene is attentive, resourceful and very good at what she does. She is very perceptive and really helpful. I am very pleased with my experience and thankful for her guidance. Really helpful.

Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Thanks!

Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is kind and empathic while also being honest and dives into important reflection

Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

She’s thoughtful and precise

Written on Oct 02, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd

She’s a good listener and she will call me on things I don’t see.

Written on Oct 02, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes

She provides so many different tools and comes from such an unbiased place. I appreciate her so much

Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She helps me to be the best version of myself.

Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching

Clarene was a pleasure to work with. She clearly understood what I was needing and offered practical thoughts and guidance. She listened carefully and respected everything I discussed. Highly recommend.

Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, adhd, career difficulties, and coaching

I cannot encapsulate how much Clarence has helped me to really live my life within my values, to boldly claim the life I want to live, and to actively prioritize the parts of my life that make me happy and healthy- mentally, emotionally, and physically. I so appreciate her expertise and her support!

Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Carlene is very attentive and caring! She’s amazing

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Clarene is an amazing therapist! She helps me find ways to cope better and acknowledges the progress I make throughout our time together. She’s so kind and caring!

Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Clarene has been very helpful.

Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and adhd

So far I’ve been very happy with Clarene and anticipate our working together to keep me on a good track.

Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Clarence and I had a good first session! I felt she thoroughly understood the issues we discussed, and she helped me set up realistic goals that I have been able to stick to and believe will help.

Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief

Clarene is very helpful and I enjoy talking with her.

Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

Excellent! Great listener and coach!

Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Clarene really help me changing my life in positive ways and so glad to have lesson with her.

Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Compassionate, insightful, smart! My counselor has been a great guide in my journey back into therapy!

Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Clarene is the best therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She is a blessing in my life and I only hope I found her sooner. She challenges me, but comes from an empathetic place.

Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Clarene is focused and experienced with her help and advice. She doesn’t waste time and centers my healing while providing very useful feedback, guidance, and tools. She asks specific questions and honors my process

Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I’ve done 2 sessions with Clarene so far and I love it. I never thought therapy would be something I’d look forward to or enjoy but I actually look forward to talking with her and her giving me the correct feedback to better help me on my healing journey. Highly recommended for those struggling with relationships or personal issues and depression.

Written on Sep 25, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Clarene has very supportive (and safe) energy and great discernment. I value her insight and admire the way she handles our sessions.

She is authentic, graceful, real, caring, and kind. We've just begun working together and I already look forward to my sessions with her.

Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have just started with Clarene but already I'm noticing a huge difference. I love that she gives me goals so not only am I able to talk things out, I also have steps to actively improve my life. She is understanding and gives great advice. She's awesome!

Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Thanks for the positive feedback and how I can better my well being.

Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd