Mary Clarke

Biography

B.A. Psychology - University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999 M.A. Community Counseling - Loyola University Chicago, 2001 Ph.D. Counseling Psychology with Multicultural emphasis - Loyola University Chicago, 2007 Dr. Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in complex trauma recovery, PTSD, LGBTQ concerns, eating concerns, and relationships. Additionally, she has long-term therapy experience with personality concerns and dissociative identity disorder. In over 12 years as a clinician, she has provided crisis assessment and treatment in a variety of settings, including at a psychiatric hospital, in several university counseling centers, at a women's group practice, and at an LGBTQ-centered practice. Using a feminist and relational-cultural frame,Dr. Clarke works collaboratively with her clients and integrates strengths-based modalities along with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. She currently sees clients in her private practice in Oakland. She also provides individual and small group consultation.

Research Interest

Among Dr. Clarke's professional interests are compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. She is passionate about supporting clinicians in their careers and helping them develop tools for sustainability. Agencies in Illinois, Hawaii, and Canada have hosted Dr. Clarke's presentations on this topic. Her other professional interests include trans mental health; kink, lifestyle, and queer awareness in mental health; and the ethical development of counselors.