Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW
Florida · 40 years in practice
Dr. Virginia Clark is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and a wide range of emotional concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW4146 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1073607552 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Virginia
Dr. Virginia Clark is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and a wide range of emotional concerns. She draws on forty years of clinical experience to guide people toward clearer choices and steadier days.
Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at easing overwhelming feelings and restoring a sense of control. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what’s happening now - thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and on small steps that make everyday life easier. She also brings tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Dr.
Clark has worked with people facing trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, and long-term health or caregiver challenges. She also supports those dealing with body image, codependency, anger, ADHD, and career shifts. Her style balances empathy with clear feedback and simple skills to try between sessions.
People meet her for short-term goals like crisis relief and skills training, or for longer work around attachment, grief, or ongoing mood concerns. Sessions are offered by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy schedules. She practices from Florida and conducts therapy in English.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire pairs a person with the service and then scheduling follows according to therapist availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Virginia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Virginia names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using emotion-focused and skills-based approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and work with strong emotions in the moment, then shift how those feelings guide behavior and relationships. It can be useful for grief, attachment wounds, and intense emotional reactions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match personal values. This approach often helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in relationships and learn healthier ways to connect and trust.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means sessions can blend emotion-focused exploration with concrete skills training when needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when video would be difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a break at work. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday routines.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, with clear feedback and simple exercises to try between sessions. Sessions focus on feelings and behaviors that are getting in the way of daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She brings forty years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, addiction, trauma, caregiving, and long-term health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist matching; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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