- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety
About Clarita
Clarita Requena-Layton is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alaska with seven years of experience. She helps people who are facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. She also works with concerns such as social anxiety and phobia, isolation, guilt and shame, and workplace problems.
Clarita emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage problems and build coping skills. Conversations are direct and paced to what the person can handle in a session.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and behavior change. She uses clear strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning while helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Work often includes developing new communication habits, managing impulses, and addressing past trauma.
Clarita has seven years of overall experience as a counselor in Alaska and holds the LPC credential. That background informs how she structures sessions and follows up on progress. She asks people to set small goals and checks in on how those steps are going.
People who reach out are guided to pick a starting point and schedule a first meeting. The initial interactions include a short matching questionnaire and a planned first session so practical needs are clarified quickly. She practices in English and does not take international clients.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to guide online sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on changing behavior and developing new habits that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; this helps with issues like addictions, impulsivity, and workplace struggles. Another approach looks at processing past hurt and trauma in measured steps, which can reduce distress related to abuse or post-traumatic stress and make everyday life feel more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That means checking in, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting based on what actually helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use video or phone to match what works best for a person's schedule and energy level, helping make regular sessions more practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include social anxiety and phobia, isolation, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are paced to the person and aim to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a counselor working with the concerns listed in her profile. That experience shapes how she plans sessions and tracks progress.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alaska and practices there.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available session formats before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing in your area.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning process.