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Dwanne Clayton

Dwanne Clayton, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Florida

Practical, strengths-focused therapy for adults

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida, Georgia

Languages

English

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Relationship concerns

About Dwanne

Dwanne Clayton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma and abuse. She works with adults on issues like self-esteem, motivation, grief, intimacy concerns, and caregiving stress. Dwanne brings a practical, person-focused approach to sessions and emphasizes clients' strengths as part of change.

Her background includes five years of direct therapy practice. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and uses solution-oriented strategies to support progress. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and ways to handle everyday challenges more effectively.

Dwanne uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take manageable steps toward it. She also draws on mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas to help with emotional awareness and relationship patterns.

The work tends to be collaborative and straightforward. People can expect to talk about what they want to change, try new coping skills between sessions, and reflect on what helps. Dwanne mentions the limits of changing the past while focusing on building a more balanced, purposeful life now.

Her practice details reflect that therapy is available in English. The site uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to change them. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective, offering a nonjudgmental setting where the therapist listens and follows the client's lead.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that fitting sessions into their usual routine helps keep momentum - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, evening appointments after work, or regular weekly sessions that build steady progress. Online work can make it easier to practice new skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion, helping the therapist and client apply approaches like ACT and CBT to everyday challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Dwanne works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, caregiving stress, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and intimacy-related problems.

What is the general therapy style here?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on clients' goals and strengths. Expect clear problem-solving, skills practice, and conversational work to build new ways of handling challenges.

What experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has five years of direct therapy experience and a broader professional background in social work practice in Florida.

What credentials and location are listed?

Credentials shown are LCSW and CSW, and the clinician practices in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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