- eclectic methods
- practical tools
- focus on parenting
About Bobbi
Bobbi Cleary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her practice on whole-person wellbeing. She emphasizes practical tools that people can use day to day, and she finds it rewarding when a new skill helps someone feel steadier. Her approach is collaborative and focused on helping clients find their own strengths.
Cleary describes her style as eclectic, which means she draws on different methods to meet each person’s needs. She uses reflective Rogerian listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-regulation techniques, and Gottman principles as tools to address goals. Sessions typically involve talking through problems, practicing skills, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.
She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University in 2005 and holds an Alaska LPC. Her background includes work in psychiatric inpatient and residential settings, doing group, family, and individual therapy, plus intake assessments. She has also worked in outpatient agencies and private practice.
Her life experience includes time living in Japan, which influenced her interest in how language and culture shape behavior. That experience informs her curiosity about what motivates people and how different perspectives matter in therapy.
Cleary frames human experience like coastal waters that shift with seasons and storms. She aims to help people find steadier ground and calmer days through practical strategies and steady support.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Bobbi Cleary uses several evidence-based techniques that adapt well to remote sessions. Reflective Rogerian listening focuses on careful, nonjudgmental listening and helping a person feel heard; it supports emotional processing and relationship concerns. Cognitive-behavioral strategies break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness and self-compassion practices teach simple exercises to reduce reactivity and build gentler self-talk, which can be practiced between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If a technique does not feel right, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful and realistic.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time and make short check-ins or regular sessions simpler to attend. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure the format fits your situation. Online sessions can help maintain continuity of care while people balance parenting, work, and other day-to-day demands.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar symptoms, and LGBT related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is described as eclectic, combining reflective Rogerian listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, self-compassion, and Gottman principles to fit each person's goals.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 13 years of clinical experience including work in psychiatric inpatient and residential settings, outpatient agencies, and private practice.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University and is an Alaska Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alaska.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United States may be able to connect for services.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy here?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.