Tom Clark, Ph.D., M.A.R.

Clinical Psychologist

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who does Dr. Clark see?
• Does Dr. Clark help people with substance abuse problems?
• What kind of testing does Dr. Clark do?
• What kinds of couples counseling are available?
• What are personal growth programs?

Q. Who does Dr. Clark see?
A. Since one should question anyone who says they can be an expert at everything, Dr. Clark limits his practice to adults and couples 18 years and over for a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, marital and relationship problems.

Q. Does Dr. Clark help people with substance abuse problems?
A. People who need help with substance/alcohol abuse or dependency problems are referred to an addiction counselor to first discontinue use.

Q. What kind of psychological testing does Dr. Clark engage in?
A. Dr. Clark tests general personality assessment, testing for bariatric surgery and a variety of clinical disorders. Individuals seeking custody evaluations or other forensic evaluations or neuropsychological assessments are referred to a specialist.

Q. What kinds of couples counseling are available?
A. Relationship counseling covers the full range of relationship issues, including "marriage counseling" (whether partners are married or not), premarital counseling, separation counseling (when one person seeks separation and the other does not), divorce counseling (to help couple or the individual dismantle the relationship "fall out of love", or cope with a broken relationship, coordinate parenting counseling, reconciliation counseling and marriage enrichment.

Psychological inventories to assess the general health and different dimensions of your relationship are also available. The work done in the Marriage Clinic is relationship oriented rather than oriented toward specific psychological distress (such as depression, anxiety or any formally diagnosable condition).

Q. What are "personal growth" programs?
A. Personal growth and development is offered to individuals seeking relief from existential alienation, or to those seeking greater fulfillment, meaning, purpose and/or direction in their lives. Work is less oriented to clinical distress or relationship problems, and is more oriented to philosophical and/or spiritual orientation and living. Spiritual consultation (liberal Christian perspective) is offered to individuals seeking either theological clarity or deeper personal involvement in their faith.