About
Stephen is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist Tradition, a Ph.D.
candidate in pastoral counseling,
a hospice chaplain and a licensed counselor in
the state of Maryland (Lic. # LC4084).  Stephen has been practicing meditation
and studying Buddhism
since 1995.   Stephen's psychotherapy practice specializes
in Buddhist Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment &
Family Systems, Non-Violent Communication, and Focusing.  Stephen also offers
workshops on topics of Buddhist Psychology, mindfulness and loving-kindness
practices, compassionate communication, and death and dying.
Stephen Clarke, M.S., LCPC
The Presence Project
Buddhist Psychotherapy & Workshops
Yeshe Clarke, LCSW-C, CT
Yeshe is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Master's in Social Work from
New York University. She is Certified in Thanatology (CT), acknowledging
expertise in
working with the dying and bereaved. Yeshe completed Karuna
Training, a three year course in Buddhist Psychology from the
Upaya Institute.
She has been practicing and studying Buddhism and meditation since 1992 and is
a teacher in the
Shambhala Buddhist Tradition. Yeshe specializes in Buddhist
Psychology, Grief and Loss, Attachment Theory, Expressive Therapies and
Client-Centered Psychotherapy.  She offers workshops on topics of Buddhist
Psychology, compassionate communication, stress management, and grief and
loss.