Nettie Clarke , LPC, LCMHC

Nettie Clarke is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. She brings 12 years of professional experience and centers conversations on each person's strengths. She aims to support and empower people as they take the first steps toward change.

Clients can expect a calm, listening-first approach that honors their story. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels. Nettie encourages people to notice small shifts that add up over time.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that meet people where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify thought patterns and test new ways of responding. Mindfulness practices help with grounding and managing strong emotions.

Nettie also uses narrative and solution-focused elements to help people reframe difficult experiences and set concrete goals. These approaches are useful for issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, and communication problems. They also support people dealing with chronic pain, mood disorders, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

She is licensed as an LPC and as an LCMHC in North Carolina. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Nettie works with adults who want coaching-style support as well as therapy for common and complex concerns.

People who choose Nettie typically want straightforward conversation, practical tools, and steady encouragement as they work toward clearer purpose and more self-compassion.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs a space to tell their story, feel heard, and build on their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test unhelpful beliefs and change behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and patterns that keep returning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nettie will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. That might mean mixing client-centered conversation with CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or short-term solution-focused plans depending on what the person wants to accomplish.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets people read facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused check-in. Live chat or messaging supports brief reflections, ongoing coaching, and flexible check-ins between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and help maintain progress across changing schedules and needs.