Clare Bogle, MSW, LCSW

Hi, my name is Clare (pronouns: she/her/hers), and I am thrilled to be a co-owner and therapist at The Oak Center. My passion for helping others started in high school when I volunteered as a lifeguard at a summer camp for children who had experienced abuse and neglect. I experienced first-hand the power of listening and caring to unlock hope and potential for change, driving me to pursue a career where I could serve as a different kind of “lifeguard” for those who are hurting. After receiving my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Truman State University, I attended Washington University in St. Louis and graduated with my Master’s in Social Work. 

Now, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am privileged to work with teens and adults who want to find balance and wisdom in their thoughts, emotions, and actions. I would be honored to listen to you – about your trauma and pain, your family and friends, and even the shows and books you love. Together we will use proven therapy methods to build on your experiences, values, and interests to create your path to success. 

I specialize in: 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Life Change

• Bipolar Disorder

• Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Borderline Personality Disorder

I also have extensive experience working with people with developmental disabilities and who self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent (autistic, ADHDer, gifted, etc.).

I use a variety of evidence-based treatments, including:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE)

• Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

I fill my free time with other passions, such as family and books. Multiple members of my family and I have the goal of reading 52 books a year, and I have completed this challenge the last five years! I am also the proud owner of Luca, the Betta fish that resides in The Oak Center’s lobby.

I am currently in-network with the following insurance companies:

• Aetna

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Medicaid (MO HealthNet, Healthy Blue, and Home State Health)

• Medicare

• United Healthcare