- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alaska
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Bobbi
Bobbi Cleary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alaska who takes a practical, person-centered approach to counseling. She emphasizes a whole-person view of health, believing emotional and mental wellness contribute to overall balance. Bobbi speaks plainly and focuses on helping people learn tools they can use day to day.
She blends methods to match each person's needs rather than using a single approach for everyone. That flexible style includes reflective listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, self-compassion practices, and techniques to help with self-regulation.
Background and approach
She also draws on Gottman principles when relationship dynamics are part of the work. Bobbi has worked across settings, from psychiatric inpatient and residential care to outpatient agencies and independent practice. She completed a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University in 2005 and holds an LPC credential.
Her earlier Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies and time living in Japan shaped her interest in how language and culture influence behavior. In sessions she emphasizes empowerment and practical skills. People often focus on problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, LGBT issues, and bipolar mood concerns.
Bobbi aims to help clients notice what works and build on those strengths. Her style is warm and adaptable, with an eye toward tools that fit a person’s life. She frames therapy as collaborative work to find calmer waters after a storm.
What Bobbi works with
Everything Bobbi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Bobbi helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
Evidence-informed approaches and online care
Bobbi uses several evidence-based techniques in a clear, practical way. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on noticing thoughts and changing unhelpful patterns so mood and behavior are easier to manage; this is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness and self-compassion practices teach simple exercises to slow down, notice emotions, and respond with less self-criticism, which can help with grief, trauma aftercare, and ongoing mood concerns.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what fits the person’s life and preferences. That flexibility helps tailor the work to parenting concerns, relationship strains, or individual emotional challenges.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins or ongoing support possible without scheduling a full session. These options help people fit therapy into real life while keeping the focus on useful skills and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Bobbi
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and bipolar mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is eclectic and person-centered, drawing from reflective listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-regulation techniques, and Gottman principles to match each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in settings that include psychiatric inpatient and residential care, outpatient agencies, and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alaska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability; international clients are accepted.
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