- reflective listening
- CBT ideas
- mindfulness practices
About Bobbi
Bobbi Cleary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alaska with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and LGBT related matters.
She describes an eclectic style that draws from several approaches rather than a single method. In sessions she uses reflective listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, self-compassion practices, and self-regulation techniques. She also incorporates concepts from Gottman work when relationship topics come up.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University, and she has worked in psychiatric inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Those roles included intake assessments, group work, individual therapy, and family-related therapies, plus private practice experience.
In practical terms she focuses on teaching tools clients can use between sessions. That might look like skills to notice triggers, steps to manage anger and strong emotions, ways to reduce anxiety, or short practices for grounding and self-compassion. She emphasizes trying techniques in real life to see what helps.
Bobbi’s background includes time living abroad and study of languages, which she says informed her interest in how culture and language shape behavior. Her practice reflects a straightforward, tool-oriented approach aimed at helping people develop steadier responses over time.
How her approaches translate to online care
Bobbi uses evidence-based techniques in plain terms. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new actions, which helps with anger, anxiety, and mood swings. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and notice feelings before they escalate. Self-compassion and self-regulation techniques offer short practices for shifting toward calmer responses and managing intense emotion.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to figure out which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That means trying a few tools, discussing what helps, and adjusting as needed so the plan is practical and relevant to real situations.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for a shorter check-in when time is tight, and avoid travel time. Many people find practicing skills learned in sessions is simpler when therapy can be scheduled around work or family demands. Licensed professionals can tailor how they use these formats to match a client’s needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, trauma and LGBT related matters.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is eclectic and practical. She draws from reflective listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-regulation techniques, and Gottman concepts.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in inpatient, residential, outpatient, agency, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as AK LPC, and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before booking to match schedules and regulations.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.