- Practical coping skills
- Strengths based focus
- Relationship support
About Dwanne
Dwanne Clayton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. She brings a practical, strengths-based focus to sessions and aims to help clients move toward clearer goals. Her approach is straightforward and supportive for people who want tangible change.
She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions use solution-oriented strategies to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping. That can include working on motivation, confidence, and interpersonal skills.
Dwanne draws on a range of therapy methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and client-centered listening to clarify what matters most. She also uses mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques to help with difficult feelings and relationship concerns.
Her background includes five years of direct therapy experience and social work credentials listed as LCSW and CSW. She practices in Florida and works with a variety of concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD, and codependency among others.
Beginning therapy with her starts with a matching process and scheduling that fits the client. She aims to help people set realistic steps, try new skills, and find a more balanced, purposeful life.
How Dwanne Uses Therapy Methods Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience, using empathic listening to help clarify goals and build motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking in on what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one fixed method.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, limit travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities and to continue momentum between in-person visits when that option is available.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dwanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and many other life challenges including codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her overall therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative with a strengths-based, solution-oriented focus. Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill practice, and listening to what matters to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of direct therapy experience and a broader social work background. That experience informs her work with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds Florida licensure and practices in Florida; credentials listed are LCSW and CSW and are shown as provided.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.