Therapist profile
Clifford Nathaniel, LPC
Tennessee
LPC in Tennessee - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Tennessee / 2007
- NPI
- 1336290675
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic elements
About Clifford
Clifford Nathaniel is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD. He also addresses patterns like codependency, attachment struggles, abandonment fears, and issues related to substance use and family conflict.
Clifford earned a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University and has worked in outpatient and community settings since the mid-1990s. His background includes individual therapy and group work, and he has provided training for churches and local schools.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods to build a practical working relationship. He often pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He also draws on psychodynamic and narrative ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages.
Clifford focuses on concrete steps a person can take between sessions. That might include small experiments to test a new boundary, thought records to track mood shifts, or rewriting parts of a personal story to reduce shame. He describes therapy as a process of figuring out what works in daily life rather than just talking about problems.
He communicates in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Clifford often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and building a practical working relationship. This approach helps people explore their priorities and choose goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another key method he uses; it breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools for testing small changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Clifford will collaborate with a person to decide which methods fit their goals and circumstances. He aims to use clear, testable techniques and adapt the plan as progress is tracked together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a workday, avoiding travel time, or choosing not to use video if that feels better. These practical benefits help people try new habits and maintain consistency without promising any particular result.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD. He also addresses related patterns such as codependency, attachment issues, and substance use concerns.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a client-centered relationship with practical tools. Cognitive behavioral methods and narrative or psychodynamic ideas are used to identify patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working in outpatient and community settings. His work has included individual therapy and group programs.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Tennessee. His training includes a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the region tied to the session.
What are the first steps to get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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