I am a Marriage and Family Therapist by trait! I have been in the field for over 20 years helping clients navigate the turbulent waters of anxiety, addiction, conflict resolution, parenting, blended families issues, life transition and sabotaging behavioral patterns. I work from a foundation of solution focus therapy and cognitive therapy, however, you can also expect a coaching like approach and direct feedback. You will be kindly challenged, held accountable and asked to engage in some journal keeping or homework of some sort. This will not be easy work, but I believe change does not happen unless we are truly challenged to get outside our comfort zone and feel vulnerable. To grow is to be vulnerable.
I am a mom to an 10 year old boy who teaches me present, unconditional love and understanding on a daily bases. Being a parent is hard and I believe it truly takes a village. I am thankful to my village!
When i am not working, I can be found traveling the world seeking out new adventures, writing, or simply enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
MN LMFT 1657
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Clarice Gomes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Clarice is exceptional! She has a unique approach to therapy that is much more coach/action based which gives me structure all while making a plan/giving me to tools for continued success now and in the future!
Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with Clarice for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Clarice has been an awesome first counsellor. She has helped me transition through some pretty tricky aspects of my life recently. Her direct coaching style has kept me on track with specific but challenging goals that had me feeling proud each week when I was able to achieve them.
Thanks again!
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Clarice for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
My experience with Clarice gave me invaluable tools that I desperately needed to have a more serene, functional, less anxious routine. During our sessions, her expertise came through in her way of deconstructing my issues and worries, whilst making sure to equip me with activities and exercises that would help me create my own positive habits and tools that fit my lifestyle and personality.
At the same time, when I would doubt myself, or relay to her my ups and downs, she was very reassuring in telling me that it's all about management and that it's okay to not be okay all the time. I can say now that, at the end of this process, I have an undeniable sense of accomplishment and self-reliance that will surely help me keep me going forward in my journey.
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Clarice for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Clarice is great! Very responsive, helpful, and empathetic.
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Clarice for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Straightforward, efficient, yet tactful. That's how I would describe my sessions with Clarice. She projects a confidence that makes you feel like you are in capable hands. It's not a 'warm and fuzzy' type of therapy, but if you are looking for good coaching and need a voice of reason, Clarice is fantastic!
Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Clarice for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd