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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 have a Master of Science in Psychology from California Coast University, a PhD from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary where I studied various therapeutic modalities, 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.
I focus on the present and behaviors and not on the past and feelings.
I do not work with anyone under the age of 25.
Professional experience
35yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Grief, 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, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia
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 helped me navigate one of the toughest periods of my adult life and end up on the other side more confident and calm than ever. I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions because he listened, he asked questions, and he taught me skills I'll be able to use the rest of my life. I wouldn't be the person I am today without Dr. Clifton!
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Dr. Clifton. He challenged me where I needed to be challenged. He made me realize that I am not alone in how I feel. I would suggest him to everyone!
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I spent two years in therapy with Dr. Clifton and I would highly highly recommend him. He is a wonderful therapist and was very helpful to me. I am very thankful for him and I am very grateful I had the privilege of working with him and following his recommendations.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 years
I thought your guidance was very proactive. I love homework and assignments. I love learning!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He's very understanding and he's always available to talk and offer assistance
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Dr Clifton was great! Very understanding and personable that offered many strategies/techniques to get me through my problems and pushed me to put in the necessary work. I always looked forward to meeting with him.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Great and motivating so far!
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s good at what he does
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
All around great! I am lucky to have him as my therapist.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
I appreciate the way Dr. Clifton works with you to accommodate your life. His insight and caring is second to none.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 10 months on issues concerning anger management
I have had two sessions with Dr. Clifton and have found him to be supportive, open and clear about his therapeutic techniques. I am very comfortable with him and feel some progress in just two sessions.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Clifton offered so many useful tools and strategies to implement into my daily life. He is truly a fantastic therapist, and I highly recommend him!
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Working with Dr. Clifton has been so great. He really gave me the time I needed to open up and process things. My biggest takeaway from working with Dr. Clifton is I have SO MUCH more confidence now. He is so encouraging and has always believed in me. I highly recommend Dr. Clifton.
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr Clifton Rocks
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning career difficulties
Dr. Clifton is just who I needed right when I needed it most. I'm grateful God blessed me with an extraordinary person to grow with!
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months
After the very first session I felt reassured that I could make a change and that things could get better. He explains things in such a clear way and provides great resources to work on between sessions. After doing therapy I am much happier, less stressed, and more confident. Dr. Clifton is a kind and genuine person and I am incredibly grateful for his help.
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Clifton helped me through such a tough time after the loss of two grandparents directly before the pandemic began. I always looked forward to our weekly sessions and found him extremely helpful!
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
This man is God sent.
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I only had 1 session so far, but am very impressed with original communication and my counselor.
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
I started sessions with Dr.Clifton a few months ago and he’s truly been the best with helping me with problems I’ve had. He is a great listener and I could tell he really cared about me as his patient. He has been thought provoking and had me really think about my issues at a deeper level to help me figure out ways to fix them. I absolutely enjoyed every call with Dr. Clifton and appreciate all the help he has been.
Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Dr. Clifton is tremendous. He takes the time to truly understand what's going on in my life and has so far helped me in a major way. I look forward to each discussion and wholeheartedly would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months
Dr. Clifton's approach to mental health and well-being has improved the condition of my life far beyond what I thought was possible. His ability to listen to you, challenge your thought process, and give you the tools to work through issues is both personable and extremely efficient. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to challenge whatever station they are in life and take their mental health in a new positive direction!
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Every time I have problem & issues with my life mentally, emotionally I think about Dr.James because he has positive & strong energy that back me up in my journey. Thank you so much.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I really enjoy my sessions with Dr. Clifton. He provided biblical counseling which I was searching for. I am able talk through my problems and reach a decision.
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Dr. Clifton is very helpful and works on what is important to me. I really enjoy having him as my counselor
Written on Nov 30, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
I am deeply grateful for my time with Dr. Clifton. He's very easy to talk to and be open and transparent with. He's very insightful and so well equipped to help me deal with my various struggles. I have a lot of respect for him, especially as he challenges and encourages me. Many thanks!
Written on Oct 22, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
If you're searching for a therapist who you can trust, who will listen without judgement, and who can even make you laugh, then look no further! Dr. Clifton is all of that and more. He's kind hearted, intelligent, open minded, and the best therapist I've ever encountered. He helped me through some pretty heavy PTSD and in my time working with him I feel like I have control over my life again. Just be prepared to put in the work, but trust me when I say his assignments are not without thought or reason. I finally feel able to concor whatever life throws at me, all because of Dr. Clifton.
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Clifton is very knowledgeable. He has helped me and introduced me to new ways of thinking. Thanks!
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Dr. Clifton is one of the best listeners I know. He asks thoughtful questions and genuinely wants you to grow. He's compassionate, encouraging, and has a wide range of expertise; very qualified! Counseling with him has been absolutely crucial in helping me take steps to change my life for the better, and I am so grateful for his empathy, feedback, and encouragement.
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Just started meeting with James and he’s a very lovely guy! Immediately shows his full support and is always on your side. Wasn’t the original demographic I was looking for, but I highly recommend!
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
James is a great guy. I have tried therapy for a long time and could never find the right person. He has taught me that I am enough and that the only person who is going to make my life better is me.
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
He's a great man, and has helped me tremendously!
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, grief, and adhd
James wasn't the demographic I was initially looking to be matched with, but almost immediately I could sense his experience and professionalism. He is a fantastic counselor and pray he will NEVER leave BetterHelp. I feel extremely comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with him. I very much appreciate the guidance and help he has provided to me thus far (after two sessions) and highly recommend him.
Written on May 23, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Highly recommend better help! Found a therapist that is helpful understand and patient.
Written on May 17, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
James has been amazing for me and for my family. I was unsure of counseling at first but from the first time I spoke to James I felt reassured and positive and James invested in helping me and helping me identifying how I could help myself.
His support, guidance and expertise has improved my life considerable and I am and will remain indebted to him for his help.
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 9 months on issues concerning anger management
After my first session with James I felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I felt like I finally found someone willing to listen to me, truly listen to me and help me on my path to a better me. He always has great advice and I felt comfortable with him from the start of our first session.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks
Very engaging and personalizes his approach- very helpful.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He is amazing and takes into account all of my feelings even the bad ones.
Written on Feb 28, 2020 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
James is a compassionate, down-to-earth gentleman with a great sense of humor and a good heart. When we talk, I feel that he is completely focused on me and my issues and does a fantastic job of showing me ways to implement changes to my way of thinking and my approach to my problems. It is a joy to speak with him, and I always feel much better after our sessions.
Written on Dec 18, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and coping with life changes
James has been a fantastic therapist. His insight is objective and of great value to me. More importantly, his friendly and compassionate nature made me feel comfortable opening up to him. I highly appreciate his work.
Written on Nov 14, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Mr. Clifton was fantastic to work with. He was able to give me the tools I needed to work through some substantial issues I was having. He was pleasant to work with, compassionate, upbeat, and very encouraging throughout our time working together. In the time I worked with Mr. Clifton, I have been able to identify root causes of actions that were proving to be damaging to myself, and my personal relationships. In learning to define and hold myself accountable for my actions and reactions, I am now able to pause, consider my consequences, and move forward in more positive directions rather than negative. My personal relationships and self esteem are in a much better place than earlier this year.
Written on Oct 28, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
James is genuine, compassionate, smart, and responsive. He actively engages your mind and challenges you to reach beyond your predicament or way of thinking and doing. He has taught me much about myself in just a short time, and I know the effort I put in with James will pay back 10-fold!
Written on Aug 28, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Dr. Clifton is incredible. I can’t believe the effort and time he invests in me. I had been going through what felt like the most difficult and insurmountable time of my life. God specifically connected me to Dr. Clifton. I could not ask for more.
Written on Jun 17, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
In Mr Clifton, I found exactly what I was looking for. An experienced counselor who can draw on different tools to address my issues and help me work them out in a manner that works for me and not just a one size fits all approach.
He always answered promptly, and always found a solution or suggestion to any issue I would face. His advice has helped me greatly in dealing with anger and addiction issues.
I’m very happy I was matched with him and am pretty sure that he could help anyone who wants to help themselves.
Written on Jun 13, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and anger management
My time spent working with Dr. Clifton was priceless. Too much progress and good vibes to cover in this small box.
Written on Jun 06, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
James has been a Godsend for me. He offers practical tools and action plans that I can use between sessions to coach and counsel myself. He is an excellent listener, a trusted advisor, and the guide I need during this period in my life.
Written on May 21, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
He will want you to be the best version of yourself.
Written on Apr 25, 2019 after therapy with James (Jimmy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
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