- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Clark
Clark Hammond is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 22 years of practice. He earned a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University and holds a doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from Oregon State University. Clark works in Utah and brings long experience from independent practice, residential treatment, and programs for young adults.
He approaches therapy in a client-centered way and treats sessions as a collaboration.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and practical next steps. He often uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new strategies. Parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about next steps can find straightforward help.
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Clark also works with concerns such as ADHD, career questions, and compassion fatigue. In sessions he draws on solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help set goals and move toward them.
He pays attention to the larger family context and blended family issues without losing sight of individual needs. His background teaching in graduate programs and work across diverse settings informs a practical, down-to-earth style. Clark values working alongside people as they figure out what helps.
He emphasizes clear steps clients can try between sessions and adjusts approaches to match each person's goals and circumstances.
What Clark works with
Everything Clark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Clark helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Men's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Clark lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Clark blends approaches online
Clark often uses client-centered work to start by listening and learning what matters most to the person. This approach focuses on understanding goals and building a trusting conversation, which helps shape the rest of therapy.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test different responses. CBT offers concrete skills useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with attention, emotion regulation, and staying present during stressful moments.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. Clark will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps keep sessions practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video is helpful for full conversations and seeing nonverbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be a quicker way to check in or handle short coaching-style work. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and travel demands.
Questions people ask about Clark
What concerns does Clark commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns along with self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered, collaborative approach and combines practical techniques so clients can try specific strategies between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in independent practice, residential treatment, young adult programs, and teaching in graduate training.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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