Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Jo Ellen Clark, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Medical and Hospice experience
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 106161
- NPI
- 1669849840
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Jo supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and client-centered
About Jo
Jo Ellen Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, family conflict, grief and life changes. She also supports parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
She draws on years of work in medical and hospice settings. For over six years she worked in a trauma center Acute Rehab Unit helping people and families handle sudden life changes that affected income, housing, relationships, and physical functioning. That role involved practical problem solving alongside emotional support during crisis.
Since then she has worked as a hospice social worker supporting people through end of life challenges and grief. In that setting she focused on listening, advocacy, and helping people and families set realistic goals as situations change. Those skills inform how she approaches other kinds of loss and change.
Her clinical approach uses Client-Centered principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused methods. She centers the client's perspective and works on thoughts, behaviors, and small achievable steps toward goals. Sessions emphasize clear communication and practical strategies for daily life.
People who choose her often want a straightforward therapist who understands medical and bereavement contexts. She helps clients identify immediate problems, plan next steps, and manage the emotional impact of change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's concerns to help them find their own solutions. It is useful for people who want a collaborative, respectful process to talk through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning. It uses practical exercises and step-by-step planning to address anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and building on current strengths. It is often helpful when someone needs quick ways to manage immediate problems and move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client choose or combine methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is made together and can be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people use remote sessions to keep therapy consistent around medical appointments, caregiving, or busy days.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, grief and loss, parenting issues, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused methods. Sessions focus on talking through thoughts, practical steps, and short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience, including social work in a trauma center Acute Rehab Unit and hospice social work.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the subscriber plan for the service used.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers