John Clarke, LPCC, Clinical Director

Preferred pronouns: he/him

Areas of expertise:

• Trauma

• Addiction

• Anxiety

• Depression

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Approach:

• IFS

• EMDR

• Somatic Experiencing

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.”

— Reinhold Niebuhr

Who I help:

I work with adults dealing with trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

How I help:

With 15+ years of experience, I can help you break free from your painful past, connect with your authentic self, and find inner peace. I create a custom therapy for each client using a blend of therapies including EMDR, somatic experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. My style is warm, direct, and engaging.

I’m the Clinical Director of Calm Again Counseling, a member of the IFS teaching staff at IFSCA, and the host of the weekly podcast Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out. You can learn more about me and my approach on my personal therapy website

What my clients say about working with me:

My clients would describe me as warm, engaging, funny, and real.

Off the clock:

In my free time, I enjoy playing the drums, training Muay Thai kickboxing, and surfing. I’m also a professional actor. I live in San Francisco in the Sunset with my wife (a certified executive coach in San Francisco) and daughter.

Education:

• MA, EdS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, James Madison University

• BS, Psychology, James Madison University

Special Training:

• IFS Level 1 - IFS Institute (in progress)

• Somatic Experiencing Beginning I Training

• IFS Stepping Stones Program: 4-Month Intensive, IFSCA

• EMDR trained, EMDR Institute

• Treating Complex PTSD with IFS - Transcending Trauma with Frank Anderson MD

• Internal Family Systems Immersion: Integrating Internal Family Systems

  Across Clinical Applications with Richard Schwartz, PhD

• Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model with Frank Anderson, MD

• Resolving Trauma in Psychotherapy: A Somatic Approach with Peter Levine, PhD

• Clinical Hypnosis (Intermediate), American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

• Interpersonal Process and Psychodynamics with Victor Yalom, PhD

• CBT for Depression and Suicidality, Dr. Judith Beck, Beck Institute for CBT

• CBT for Anxiety-Related Disorders Core II, Drs. Aaron and Judith Beck, Beck Institute for CBT

Licensure:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), California #3668

• National Certified Counselor (NCC) #815022