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Dr. Thiera Clifford, LPC
Michigan
Dr. Thiera Clifford - LPC, anxiety and perinatal support
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Individual and group work
- Caregiver stress focus
About Thiera
Dr. Thiera Clifford is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. Her practice also addresses trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and mood disorders.
She offers one-on-one therapy that begins with clear treatment goals. Sessions look at what is happening in the present and identify specific problems to work on. She uses talking, skill practice, and education to help people develop practical coping strategies.
Dr. Clifford integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That combination supports people who want to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Some work includes communication skills, confidence building, and strategies for organization and productivity.
Her background includes group work as well as individual sessions. Group therapy is used when it fits a person’s needs and when it can add peer support to the work done in individual meetings. She also helps people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and multicultural or discrimination-related concerns.
Sessions may address intimacy-related issues, career questions, compassion fatigue, and pregnancy or childbirth-related mental health. The focus stays on achievable goals, practical tools, and skills people can use between sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Clifford often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small parts and gives concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.She also draws on client-centered methods that emphasize listening and building a working relationship. That approach focuses on what the person brings to session and on making gradual changes at their pace.
Mindfulness practices are used alongside talk-based work to help people develop attention and grounding skills. These exercises can reduce reactivity and support coping during life transitions and caregiving stress.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try approaches that match the person’s needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what is most helpful.
Confirm session formats before scheduling since specific online options are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work or caregiving schedules, avoid commuting, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about the formats offered and how they would fit into daily life before booking.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses present-focused work with clear treatment goals, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience providing individual and group treatment for a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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