- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Eric
Eric Clayburn is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. He practices in Florida and brings eight years of experience to his work. Eric focuses on real-life problems like relationship strain, anger, ADHD symptoms, and addiction-related struggles.
He prefers a practical style that mixes skill-building with listening. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, trying small behavior changes, and talking through difficult moments.
Background and approach
The aim is to leave each meeting with concrete steps to try between sessions. Eric uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical strategies to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build emotional regulation. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable goals and trauma-focused ideas when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day life.
Parents seeking support will find help with parenting stress, fatherhood issues, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care challenges, and communication problems. He helps people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck to find clearer next steps and steadier routines. Eric describes his work as collaborative and straightforward.
He listens first, then offers tools tailored to what a person wants to change. Many clients leave sessions with a short plan and specific skills to practice.
What Eric works with
Everything Eric lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Eric helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Eric lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fits your life
Eric commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-focused therapy zooms in on small, concrete goals and quick steps you can try to get immediate relief and momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about needs and preferences, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what proves helpful. The process is collaborative and paced to the person's goals.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions are useful if bandwidth is limited or a session fits a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or skill practice easier between longer sessions. These formats add flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent with a busy life.
Questions people ask about Eric
What concerns does he support?
He supports stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, addictions, anger, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and related family concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He combines listening with teaching skills and setting short-term goals for change.
What is his experience and background?
He has eight years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. He draws on evidence-based methods to help people build coping skills and improve communication.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida as a FL LCSW. His practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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