Clifford Nathaniel, LPC

Clifford Nathaniel is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD. He presents a calm, straightforward approach and focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape mood and behavior. Clifford aims to make sessions practical and easy to understand for people juggling busy lives.

Clifford earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University and has been practicing for 25 years. He was licensed by the Tennessee Board of Health as an LPC in January 2006. Over his career he has worked with individual clients and led group work, bringing long-term clinical experience to common life problems.

In sessions he draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns and everyday habits that keep problems going. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas help him look at life stories and earlier experiences that shape current behavior.

He has experience providing training for community churches and local schools, and has worked in settings treating anxiety, depression, childhood disorders, and substance use concerns. Clifford’s background supports a practical, conversational style that aims to identify small, doable changes.

People who want clear, steady guidance about their thinking and day-to-day habits may find his approach helpful. For those considering therapy he asks that they start with a short intake so they can set realistic goals and a workable plan together.

How Clifford Uses Approach Choices in Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on following what matters most to the client and building understanding through active listening. It helps people clarify goals and decide which changes feel right for them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, habits, and mood. It aims to spot unhelpful thinking and try small, practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms.

Clifford treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk with each person about their needs and preferences, then try approaches that match those goals. If something does not fit, he adjusts the plan together with the person.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the intake so sessions can be scheduled in ways that suit daily life and treatment goals.