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Eric Clayburn

Eric Clayburn

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 8+ years of experience

Practical skills for managing strong emotions

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  • Skills focused
  • Direct and warm
  • Evidence informed

About Eric

Eric Clayburn is a Florida-based licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood changes, and the strain of life transitions. Eric presents a calm, direct approach that aims to make sessions feel practical and focused.

He uses straightforward tools to build skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication. Sessions often center on learning coping techniques, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. Eric explains concepts plainly and works at a pace that fits each person.

Eric brings eight years of clinical experience to his work. He also addresses compassion fatigue and concerns tied to adoption and foster care, aging, autism-related issues, blended families, and fatherhood. This background informs how he helps people manage impulsivity, jealousy, isolation, and substance-related problems.

His practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape practical steps forward. Eric aims to help clients increase resilience and handle everyday challenges with more confidence. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where small shifts add up.

People meeting him can expect a warm, matter-of-fact style that balances empathy with concrete strategies. Eric works to create a space where clients can talk through experiences, test new approaches, and track real progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches work online

Eric uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavioral changes. CBT often focuses on clear steps to reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills to manage strong feelings and impulsive reactions. DBT skills can be especially useful when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Eric will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He often combines approaches so sessions stay relevant and focused on what the client wants to change.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work from a quieter spot, use less bandwidth, or choose a session length that suits a lunch break. Check current session options to plan what will work best for you.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW22547
NPI
1679279392

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Eric address in sessions?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood changes, and coping with life transitions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and straightforward, mixing empathy with clear skill-building and short-term goals to help clients manage emotions and improve communication.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has eight years of experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?

He is a Florida LCSW practicing in Florida and provides therapy in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for clients located in Florida.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to learn how sessions are arranged.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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