ClaireMarie

Dr ClaireMarie Clark

Clinical Psychologist

“I help people get past feeling stuck and overwhelmed, set healthy boundaries, and learn to practice self-care to create more rewarding lives. Are you feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? I can help you identify and access strengths and resources for healing and growth. I help people who are struggling with stress and overwhelm, a lack of meaning and purpose, and low self-worth issues, which can show up as anxiety and depression. I love working with late-diagnosed/self-diagnosed autistics and anyone exploring masking/unmasking, authentic identity, or strengths and accommodations for your neurotype and authentic self. I value diversity and inclusivity. I work from a social justice, fat-liberation/HAES, LGBTQIA2S+, neurodiversity-affirming lens. ”

About Me

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of WA with over 14 years of experience helping people who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed and dealing with burn out, anxiety, and depression. I have lived experience as a fat, late-diagnosed, high-masking ADHD-Autistic, cis-gendered, white woman.

Approach

Therapy goals range from learning emotional regulations skills, developing self-compassion, increasing self-care, enforcing healthy boundaries, using assertive communication skills, and building healthy relationships, to improving overall wellbeing and quality of life and living more authentically. I will work collaboratively with you- the expert on you- to identify your goals and treatment plan. I value diversity and inclusivity and work from anti-racist, social justice, LGBTQIA2S, fat-liberation/HAES, and neurodiversity-affirming lenses. I prioritize building connection in the therapeutic relationship. I highlight strengths and encourage openness, flexibility, self-advocacy, and genuine self expression (including stimming and self-regulating behaviors).
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I help you reduce overwhelm by reconnecting with your authentic, genuine self through identifying values, enforcing healthy boundaries, and prioritizing self-care after years of masking and prioritizing others. I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and strength-based approaches. I help people who feel overwhelmed- by work, school, parenting, socializing, or just life in general. That feeling of overwhelm, of treading water and always trying to "catch up", is what resonates with a lot of the clients who reach out to me. I'm here to help with you with overwhelm, getting unstuck, and finding your flow!

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Flow Psychology PLLC

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Sofia University

Year: 2012

Service Areas

Flow Psychology PLLC

In-person & Online

Fircrest, WA

United States

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FIRCREST, United States