Clifford Nathaniel

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 strains, depression, and ADHD. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance use problems.

He trained at Trevecca Nazarene University, completing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 1995, and received his Tennessee LPC in 2006. For two and a half decades he has provided individual care and run group work in a range of settings. He has also offered training to community churches and local schools.

In sessions he uses practical, talk-based approaches. He draws on client-centered ideas to focus on what matters to each person. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

He also brings narrative and psychodynamic perspectives into work when understanding life stories or recurring patterns matters. Existential ideas are used when people are wrestling with meaning, responsibility, and next steps. Clifford aims to help people examine patterns, test small changes, and make clearer decisions about work, parenting, or relationships.

People often come when they feel stuck after a life change or overwhelmed by daily demands. He helps them sort priorities, set manageable goals, and try practical steps between sessions. The focus is on steady progress rather than sudden fixes.

How Clifford uses different therapeutic approaches online

Clifford often uses client-centered therapy to begin work. That means the conversation focuses on what matters to the person, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s concerns. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and priorities.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT brings concrete strategies such as testing unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavioral changes. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Clifford will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session delivery options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedule constraints exist. Ask about scheduling, time zones, and any technical preferences during the matching process.