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Dr. James (Jimmy) Clifton, LCPC, LCMHC

Stress, Anxiety Anger management Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

My name is Dr. James W. Clifton. I am licensed in the State of Indiana as a Mental Health Counselor and as a Clinical Social Worker. I am also licensed in Idaho (LCPC), Vermont (LCMHC), Utah (CMHC), Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and in New Hampshire as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have a Master of Science in Psychology from California Coast University, a Master of Science in Health Services with a Concentration in Community Heath from California College of Heath Sciences, and a Doctor of Arts in Theology and Chaplaincy from JJBIHL. I teach clients how to change their thinking, be responsible for their feelings, and make better choices. I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

35 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Anger management Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Emptiness, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

IL LCPC 180.002153

VT LCMHC 068.0135294

UT LCMHC 13565217-6004

GA LPC LPC015385

ID LCPC LCPC-9943

NH LCMHC 4707

IN LCSW 34002434A

IN LMHC 39000673A

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. James (Jimmy) Clifton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. Clifton is an amazing therapist! In the short amount of time I've been working with him, I can see so many improvements in myself. He listens to you, cares about you, and challenges you. Jimmy is easy to talk to and will listen to you ramble on. I highly recommend Dr. Clifton and Betterhelp for anyone seeking therapy!

Written on Jan 03, 2026 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

He has really helped me. It has been great having someone that I am able to talk to about anything

Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. Clifton is a great guy. very personable & easy to talk to. incredible listener.. helped Me immensely the very first week after our first session by changing my mindset by how i think about certain Situations. 2 sessions in and im very comfortable with him.

Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Dr. Clifton is very compassionate, and truly cares about my well being. He has helped me work through several issues that I couldn’t have done otherwise.

Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

I have only had one session with Dr. Clifton, but so far I am impressed with his approach, listening skills, kindness, demeanor and knowledge.

Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes

Great experience so far

Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues