- Mindfulness techniques
- CBT strategies
- Communication skills
About Thiera
Dr. Thiera Clifford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with ten years of clinical experience. She works one-on-one with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses perinatal mental health, parenting concerns, ADHD, and career-related stress.
Clifford focuses on clear treatment goals agreed with each person. Sessions look at what is happening in the moment and identify practical steps to reduce distress. She uses psychoeducation and mindfulness to help clients develop coping skills and increase emotional regulation.
Her approach includes helping people improve communication, build confidence, and manage productivity. She may introduce skills such as breathing and grounding, thought records, and goal-setting to address daily challenges. Work is aimed at improving how people cope with repeated stress and strong emotions.
Dr. Clifford also runs group work when appropriate, offering a chance to practice skills with others facing similar problems. Group sessions are set up based on needs that arise in her practice and focus on shared goals and peer support.
Throughout treatment she combines present-focused exploration with strategies drawn from several therapy approaches. She emphasizes practical tools that help with mood regulation, problem solving, and creating routines that support day-to-day functioning.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals; it focuses on listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach is useful for people who want a collaborative space to sort through feelings and set personal objectives.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It uses practical exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that can be assigned between meetings to address stress, anxiety, anger, and mood problems.
Finding an approach that fits is part of the work. She will help clients decide which combination of methods matches their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can make it easier to use between-session tools, practice mindfulness exercises at home, and apply strategies directly to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines present-focused exploration with practical tools like mindfulness and skill training to work toward agreed treatment goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a counselor working with mood concerns, trauma, grief, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Can sessions be carried out in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.