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Dwanne Clayton

Compassionate therapy focused on practical change

LCSW, CSW Florida

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Dwanne

Dwanne Clayton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices in Florida and brings five years of direct therapy experience to her work. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and confidence struggles, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes the client’s strengths and lived experience, with practical strategies to address present-day difficulties such as grief, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career-related adjustments. Clayton draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered techniques to promote clearer thinking, values-based action, and self-awareness.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that aims to uncover personal resources, set achievable goals, and develop solution-oriented skills. Additional areas she attends to include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, attachment and adoption issues, body image, and relationship dynamics that involve commitment, communication, or blended-family stress.

Clients can expect an encouraging, strengths-focused stance that honors their narrative while working toward practical change. Clayton supports exploration of coping skills and meaningful growth so people can move toward a more balanced, purposeful life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Clayton often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and taking committed action toward meaningful life goals. Client-centered principles guide her work as well, offering a supportive, empathetic space where the client’s perspective shapes the pace and direction of therapy.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and the specific problems presented to determine which combination of methods will best support progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to each person’s needs rather than applying a single method universally.

Online therapy is offered through several convenient formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue around busy lives or caregiving responsibilities, and make it easier to maintain continuity between sessions. The variety of formats supports different communication styles and makes it possible to adapt care to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dwanne Clayton works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career matters, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-focused style that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered techniques to build skills, clarify values, and support practical problem solving.
What is the therapist’s clinical background?
The therapist has five years of direct therapy experience and additional professional experience in social work prior to providing counseling services.
Which credentials and location are associated with this provider?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with licensing details FL LCSW SW20823 and GA LCSW CSW009063, and she practices in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients may work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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

Licensed

Florida, Georgia

Languages

English