About Clark
Clark Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people facing addiction, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He keeps conversations straightforward and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Clark emphasizes a respectful, strength-based stance and treats the person as the expert in their own story.
He starts by listening to what matters most to the individual. From there he helps identify doable goals and small changes that build confidence.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on coping skills for cravings and urges, managing strong emotions, and improving self-worth. Clark draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work and tailors approaches to the problem at hand. He asks questions to understand patterns and then practices new ways of responding in session.
This hands-on style gives people tools they can use between visits. People who come to him find a calm, steady presence and down-to-earth feedback. He encourages realistic steps and celebrates progress along the way.
The aim is measurable change - fewer setbacks, clearer thinking, and stronger coping. Clark practices in Utah and conducts sessions in English. He believes beginning therapy is a courageous act and offers practical support to help people move toward a more satisfying life.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Clark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real skills and behavioral change. One common approach he employs teaches practical coping skills for cravings and urges; it helps people reduce risky behaviors and manage triggers day to day. Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and anger management, helping people notice emotions early and try new ways to respond that reduce conflict and distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clark will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they track progress and adjust techniques when something isnt working, so therapy stays focused and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and skill practice. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share brief updates, ask questions between sessions, and maintain momentum on difficult days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the work consistent and focused.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also works with
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English