Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Holistic health is complemented by the counseling process as emotional and mental wellness contributes to overall balance. This philosophy is part of my professional framework. It is a joy when a tool is learned and successfully implemented by those for whom I have the privilege to provide care. Empowerment is key to locating one’s innate fortitude, a place from which to achieve healing, peace and ultimately joy.
It is important for me to consider the specific needs of each client as no one is wired exactly the same. As such, I call my style “eclectic” in that I draw from different approaches to address a given goal – or set of goals – based on the unique challenges of each individual or couple. I utilize several approaches: reflective (Rogerian), cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-regulation techniques, and Gottman. The theory utilized lies beneath the overarching goal of making a connection that establishes a safe place in which to experience healing.
I graduated from Alaska Pacific University in 2005 with my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked in psychiatric inpatient and residential settings, I.e. group, family, individual therapies and intake assessments, and in outpatient settings including agencies and private practice. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies (minor in French) from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1998. Living in Japan for a combined 2 years reinforced my love of people and learning what motivates them to behave the way they do. With this came an enjoyment of learning how language reflects a culture.
Similar to Kachemak Bay that hugs the coastal town of Homer, Alaska in which I was born and raised, I perceive humans as evolving creatures whose “waters” can be stormy, calm, and affected by the tides. No matter how brutal the storm, calmer waters inevitably make their way to shore.
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Bobbi Cleary approaches counseling with a holistic view, believing emotional and mental wellness are central to overall balance. With 13 years of clinical experience, she takes joy in teaching tools that clients can use in everyday life, and she emphasizes empowerment as a way to help people access their own resilience and move toward healing, peace, and joy.
She tailors care to each person, recognizing that no two people are wired exactly the same. Cleary describes her style as eclectic – she draws on a range of therapeutic methods to meet the particular goals and challenges of each individual or couple. Her work incorporates reflective Rogerian techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-regulation practices, and the Gottman approach, all aimed at building a safe, connected space where healing can occur.
Cleary earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies with a minor in French from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1998. She has worked in psychiatric inpatient and residential settings – providing group, family, and individual therapy as well as intake assessments – and has experience in outpatient environments, including agency work and private practice. Living in Japan for a combined two years reinforced her interest in what motivates people and how language reflects culture.
Born and raised in Homer, Alaska, Cleary often uses the local landscape as a metaphor for human experience – like Kachemak Bay, people’s internal waters can be stormy or calm, yet calmer tides eventually find the shore. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alaska.
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