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- Trauma and abuse
- Depression and bipolar
- Grief and life change
About Clara
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 28 years of experience, Clara Hardy helps people managing depression, trauma and grief. She works with adults facing major life changes and mood challenges. Sessions address symptoms of bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress alongside the effects of long-term illness and isolation.
Clara listens for what is most disruptive in a person’s day-to-day life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make practical changes and to process painful memories. Work in sessions often includes learning coping skills, pacing activity during illness, and naming patterns that keep problems stuck.
She pays attention to how physical health and pain shape emotion and behavior. For people with chronic illness or disability, sessions can include strategies to manage energy, reduce overwhelm, and improve mood in small steps. For grief and loss, the focus is on tolerating strong feelings and finding ways to remember and adjust.
Clara draws on approaches that target symptoms and teach concrete skills as well as methods that help people process trauma. She aims to balance problem-solving with deeper emotional work so clients can both reduce distress and gain clearer direction.
Her practice is straightforward and practical. Sessions move between talking, skill practice, and planning for daily life. People looking for a steady, experienced clinician to help them get through hard moments and rebuild routines may find this approach useful.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many clinicians blend skill-focused therapies with trauma-focused approaches. Skills-based methods teach clear tools for managing mood swings, depressive symptoms, and day-to-day functioning. These techniques emphasize behavioral changes, activity pacing, and structured problem-solving to reduce immediate distress.Trauma-focused work helps people process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact. This approach uses guided recall and processing strategies so memories feel less overwhelming and people can regain control over reactions to reminders.
Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and personal preferences and then recommend a combination of techniques. Clients and clinician adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and for sessions that focus on skill practice or a focused emotional check-in rather than longer in-person-style meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Primary areas include trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas listed are chronic pain and illness, control issues, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that mix symptom-focused skill work with trauma processing. Sessions typically combine practical coping strategies and emotional exploration.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with people facing mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an RI LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. Her practice is located in Rhode Island.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.