- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Dwanne
Dwanne Clayton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of direct therapy experience. She supports adults with concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to cope and move forward.
Dwanne works with people facing life changes that demand new ways of coping. She emphasizes the client's own strengths while offering solution-oriented strategies. Conversations aim to identify small, achievable actions that improve daily routines and mood.
Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening. That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try different behaviors, and clarify what matters to them. Mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas are also part of her toolbox when helpful.
Dwanne also supports concerns often tied to family transitions, including blended family issues. She talks through communication problems, loyalty tensions, and co-parenting stress so individuals can find clearer roles and boundaries inside new household arrangements.
People who work with Dwanne can expect straightforward conversations and concrete tasks between sessions. The emphasis is on practical progress rather than lengthy interpretation. To begin, she asks for a brief intake so goals are clear from the first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that align with those values, even when strong emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful responses. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective and uses reflective listening to help them organize their priorities and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques if needed, and setting concrete goals for sessions and between-session tasks.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use different methods to adapt these therapies to remote sessions, and this therapist will discuss practical arrangements and expectations during the intake process.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with adults on relationship tensions, communication problems, loyalty conflicts, and blended family issues that arise when households merge.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience providing therapy to clients, and additional professional experience in social work overall as noted in her background.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida with licensure noted as FL LCSW and GA LCSW in her profile information.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile details.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on your location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.