Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW4146
- NPI
- 1073607552
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Virginia 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
- Addiction recovery
- Relationship work
About Virginia
Dr. Virginia Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 40 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around parenting and career. She also supports people facing medical and caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and attachment concerns.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on concrete changes and problem solving. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and reduce distress. Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-Based ideas guide work on relationship and intimacy problems.
Dr. Clark often addresses substance use and codependency with a straightforward focus on coping skills and relapse prevention. For people with mood disorders or bipolar concerns she blends behavioral strategies with emotion regulation tools. Grief and trauma work includes pacing, validation, and skill building so daily life feels more manageable.
She names everyday pressures like work strain, caregiving load, and health problems as part of the picture. Sessions may include short skill practice, problem solving around routines, and talking through difficult decisions. Her practice also takes on first responder stress, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to aging or chronic illness.
People who choose her can expect clear discussion of goals, methods that are explained simply, and a focus on workable steps to reduce distress and improve functioning.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want clearer priorities and steadier routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood. It uses exercises and homework to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and daily demands and then suggest which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone options can work when bandwidth is limited, and video lets people use visual cues during skills coaching. Ask about formats up front to pick what best fits your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career challenges, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on skills, behavior change, and problem solving. She uses a mix of approaches to match what the client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience to her work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW and practices in Florida.
Does she provide sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers