Dwanne Clayton, LCSW, CSW

Dwanne Clayton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida who brings 15 years of professional experience and five years specifically providing therapy. She holds the credentials LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and CSW - Certified Social Worker - which reflect formal training and licensure to provide social work and clinical services. Dwanne works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence concerns, and couples issues. She also supports individuals dealing with trauma, grief, parenting challenges, career concerns, ADHD, and a range of intimacy and identity matters.

Dwanne approaches therapy with a strengths-based, solution-oriented focus, helping clients identify the resources they already have and apply practical strategies for change. She frames the client as the expert on their own story while offering guidance to uncover potential and move toward personal goals. Although past difficulties cannot be changed, she partners with clients to better understand patterns and resolve current challenges so life can feel more balanced and purposeful. Taking the first step can take courage, and Dwanne aims to make that step feel supported and constructive for anyone beginning therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth and Resilience

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person from their own perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals, relationships, and self-worth; it is especially helpful for boosting confidence and processing relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep or coping problems.

Dwanne approaches the choice of methods collaboratively - she will work with each person to determine which blend of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic mix is part of the process and is adjusted over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dwanne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and access support from wherever the client is located in Florida, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful change.