Clark Noonan
You're here for a reason. The right fit can change the outcome. Maybe I can help. Whether it's the same fight on repeat, a habit you can't shake, a loss, or just not feeling like yourself, I invite you to keep reading to learn more about me and my approach.
I work best with people navigating anxiety, grief, shame, or relationship challenges who want more than coping—they want change.
Maybe your life is working in most of the ways that count—work, relationships, the things you care about—but something keeps getting in the way. The same argument. Anxiety that doesn't match the situation. Shutting down when someone gets close, or blowing up and regretting it later. You might understand exactly what you're doing and still do it anyway. Or maybe something happened, like an affair coming to light, a relationship ending, or losing someone, and the way you've always handled things isn't working anymore. Therapy with me has direction. We'll know what we're working toward and check in regularly on what's changing and what's still getting in the way. What we work on in session should carry into your life, whether that means noticing a pattern, trying a different response, or having a conversation you've been avoiding. You'll know you're making progress when you catch a familiar pattern sooner, understand what's happening inside you instead of just reacting, stay steadier in hard conversations, set boundaries and make decisions with less second-guessing, recover from setbacks faster, and handle things on your own that you used to need help with. Progress doesn't mean you'll never feel anxious, angry, or stuck again. It means you're better at handling it yourself. As that becomes consistent, we'll space sessions out and eventually wrap up. The goal is for you to need me less over time.
First session
We'll start by getting a clear picture of what's bringing you in, what hasn't been working, and what you hope will be different. You don't need to know exactly where to start or have a perfectly defined goal before you come in. As we talk, I'll ask questions, share what I'm noticing, and help us begin connecting some of the dots. We'll look at what's happening now, relevant parts of your history, and where it makes sense to begin. By the end of the session, I want you to have a better sense of what may be keeping you stuck, where we could focus our work, and whether I feel like the right therapist for you.
Strengths
I'm active and engaged in sessions. I'll listen closely, ask questions, share what I'm noticing, and challenge you when I think it will help. I want therapy to feel like we're working on something together rather than you talking for an hour while I mostly listen. You don't need to walk in knowing exactly how you feel or why you do what you do. Many people I work well with are more comfortable thinking through problems than talking about emotions. You might be guarded, skeptical, or unsure where to start. We can work from there. Depending on what we're working on, we might slow something down to understand what's happening underneath a reaction, look at how an old pattern is showing up in a current relationship, or get practical about a boundary, conversation, or decision. I'll be direct with you without being judgmental. My goal is to help you understand yourself better, make meaningful changes, and become more confident handling the things that brought you to therapy.
Ideal clients
I work with adults. The people I work best with usually have a life they're trying to protect, get back to, or build—a relationship, family, career, friendships, interests, or something else that matters to them. You don't need to have yourself figured out before coming to therapy. You might be guarded, analytical, skeptical, or unsure how to talk about what you're experiencing. What matters is being willing to get curious about yourself and the patterns that keep showing up. People come to me for anxiety, anger and reactivity, relationship problems, shame, grief, divorce, infidelity, pornography or sexual behavior they want to understand and change, trauma histories, boundaries, and painful family patterns. You can be struggling significantly and still do meaningful work in therapy. I'm less concerned with whether you already know the answers and more interested in whether you're willing to look honestly at what's happening and explore something different.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Learning to notice anxiety, anger, and self-criticism without letting them make your decisions. We clarify what matters to you and practice acting on it, even when it's uncomfortable.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Getting curious about the parts of you that take over: the one that blows up, shuts down, people-pleases, or never lets you off the hook. The goal is to understand what they're protecting, not get rid of them, so you're the one making the choices.
Attachment-based
Looking at how important relationships shaped the way you handle closeness, conflict, trust, and boundaries now. We'll notice these patterns as they happen, including between us in session, and practice doing something different.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Therapy should move you toward something, not just unpack what went wrong. We'll get specific about what you want to be different, build on what's already working, and take practical steps to get there.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Man
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Other specialties
Burnout
Codependency
Depression
Emotional Regulation
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Man
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy