Clifford Nathaniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD.
01About Clifford
Clifford Nathaniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD. He brings 25 years of experience to sessions and speaks English. Clifford practices from Tennessee and works with people who want steady, practical help for hard moments.
He earned a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University and holds an LPC credential from Tennessee. Over his career he has treated anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and childhood behavior problems.
Background and approach
He has also led group work and offered training for community churches and local schools. Clifford uses several approaches to tailor care to each person. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and build trust.
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that get in the way and to test small changes. He also brings narrative and psychodynamic perspectives to understand life stories and recurring themes. These approaches help when people want to make sense of past experiences that keep affecting the present.
Clifford aims to blend practical steps with deeper reflection based on what each person needs. Sessions are offered in multiple formats so people can choose what fits their schedule. Clifford works with individuals seeking steady support through transitions, loss, or ongoing mood and attention struggles.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 2007 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1336290675 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Clifford lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Clifford names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Clifford names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and building a trusting space where goals are set together. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady listener and practical problem solving. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories they repeat and then rewrite how those stories affect daily life. The therapist will draw from these approaches to match what each person wants to work on and how they prefer to work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clifford will discuss options and tailor methods based on a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their routine. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports shorter daily touchpoints. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Clifford focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment matters, and substance use concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative or psychodynamic thinking when helpful.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Clifford has 25 years of experience running individual work and group sessions, and he has provided training for churches and local schools.
What credential and location information is available?
He holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology and is a Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC based in Tennessee.
Can people meet with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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