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Clifford Hamilton, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Compassionate, practical help for addiction and trauma

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Clifford Hamilton

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPC
  • License listedLPC, Georgia (no. LPC008943)
  • NPI number1215384508
  • Experience25 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusAddictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • 25 years experience
  • CBT focused
  • Goal oriented

About Clifford

Clifford Hamilton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years in counseling and psychology. He trained in counseling and psychology and holds a master’s degree in education with a concentration in Counseling and Psychology. He works with people facing addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and other major life stresses.

Clifford has long experience helping high-risk youth and people coping with substance use and intellectual disabilities. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a main approach and draws on other methods as needed. He also has training in trauma-focused CBT, motivational interviewing, and sex offender therapy.

In sessions he talks through concrete steps and skills. That can mean practicing ways to manage strong emotions, setting goals for changing behavior, or learning new communication habits. He aims for clear, practical work rather than jargon.

People often come for help with anxiety, anger, grief, parenting strain, or questions about sexual behavior and addiction. He also supports work on self-esteem, career decisions, and life transitions.

Clifford runs CareMore Counseling Center in Georgia and brings experience from many clinical settings. If you want a straightforward, skill-oriented approach to problems like addiction or trauma, he may be a good match.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person in the room. It emphasizes listening, understanding each person’s perspective, and building trust so they can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are often used for anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods together. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skill work, problem solving, or deeper exploration.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes regular follow-ups and skill practice more manageable for people juggling work, school, or caregiving duties.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Clifford help with?

He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and related concerns such as ADHD and multicultural issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps. Clifford favors goal-focused work that mixes talking, skill practice, and problem solving.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience in counseling and psychology, including work with high-risk youth, substance use, and people with intellectual disabilities.

What credentials and region are listed for the therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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