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I was born and raised in Florida, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have provided mental health assessment, treatment, and consultation services as a clinical psychologist for 22 years so far. Prior to that, I practiced with a Master's degree for 10 years. So, I have enjoyed working with people to help them improve their mental health and overall functioning for more than 30 years.
As far as my education, I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Georgia State Univeristy, a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Life can be hard, very hard sometimes. It is fortunate if you have someone who is a well-trained, compassionate professional available to help navigate, make sense of, and overcome those seemingly overwhelming situations life throws at us. Gaining a sense of mastery and peace of mind are two common goals we all share, and psychotherapy is an effective way to achieve them. Those more than 30 years of professional training and experience are in addition to the inherent enhancement of insight which comes through experiencing 58 years of life on this planet.
Engaging in psychotherapy is all about change....change for the better. Addressing client goals for change is a primary aspect of each patient's treatment plan. An ideal outcome from receiving mental health services is to experience your life in a new way via a fresh perspective armed with previously unknown insights and knowledge about yourself and your life now made available to you. This new and deeper understanding of our internal selves, our close relationships, as well as others in general, can be achieved through the psychotherapy healing process. You would not be here if you weren't seeking healing and change in your life for the better.
I look forward to working with you to help significantly improve your overall mental health, mood, motivation, relationships, self-esteem, daily functioning, and sense of well-being.
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Clifton Ables. 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. Ables is the most professional and caring doctor I’ve worked with. It’s been an extremely helpful and enjoyable process.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Excellent Job!
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Excellent. Essential personal care. Been meeting weekly with Dr. Ables for over a year and helped tremendously.
Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He’s been great and so patient with me
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve been working with Dr. Able’s for almost a year now. It’s been a great year.
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr Ables cares and listens well it’s easy ti trust him and you can tell he cares. Glad I found him.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and adhd
He gives me deeper insight and tools to help me cope
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 4 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Ables is amazing. He has been a major part in me progressing through life and overcoming childhood fears and trauma
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
He is absolutely great.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
The authentic side is what people need and that's what Dr. Ables provides.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have been off and on with Dr. Ables for years now. He has taken time to get to know and understand me, and I appreciate that. He does not belittle me no matter what I say.
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Ables has made a tremendous impact on my life through his ability to offer clear advice and deep insights into the areas of my life I am striving to improve. I always feel more hopeful and more confident in my ability to address my issues after I have had a counseling session with him. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Mar 31, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Great therapist , especially for gay men who are dealing with issues related to their identities . He tells it to you straight and he has helped me immensely as I’ve navigated a particularly difficult point in my life . I would highly recommend Dr. Ables .
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and career difficulties
Just a great listener and allows me to express myself without the feeling of being judged.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Clifton for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
He is a HEALER; he reveals to you what your already aware of in non judgment and compassion in full effort to see your overcome and triumph your fears and heal the past ❤️
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Ables really listens and has a remarkable ability to "read between the lines" as you speak - highly recommend!
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent therapist and provided me with the insight and tools necessary to move on with my life!
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 1 month
Man Doc really was there for me. Very calm but challenging. You can just tell from talking with him he’s experienced and has knowledge. He showed me that it’s a different perspective for my life. I was so “in my head” and he helped and assisted me through that time in my life. Thank you Doc
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes
Good listener, excellent insight. Highly recommended.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I have really enjoyed working with my therapist and he been very supportive and helpful. I recommended Better Help to daughter to help her with the issues she needs to address
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
This is my 4th counselor in a few years off and on here. Dr Ables is by far the most interactive. I feel that he hears me.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
He is simply amazing and always listens to all my concerns even on days where I ramble on lol
He is very very helpful.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Clifton for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Ables is attentive and an excellent listener. I have a plethora of social work experience and need a sounding board. He is awesome at this.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very pleasant person to talk to
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and grief
Dr. Ables came into my life at a very critical time. From the moment I met him, he made me feel understood and supported. I have worked with several therapists in the past, but Dr. Ables was the first one that actually made me feel I was making progress. We explored a range of topics that were affecting me since childhood and in my current life. By the end I felt proud of myself for the first time in many years. I will be forever thankful to him for his knowledge and support at a very trying time for my family and me. I would give him a 100 stars if I could!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Ables is great. He is caring and understanding and helpful and glad to be working on issues with him!
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A kind and gentle soul who will tell you the truth even when it may be difficult. That said, he will also provide the tools you need to get where you want to go. Through a combination of live sessions and written communication on the Better Help website, Dr. Ables has helped me through some challenging times. He does not 'give' you the answers - he helps you to find the answers on your own. His expertise through Better Help has been worth every penny spent.
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Ables is one of the most thoughtful therapists I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He not only listens well, but he connects your experiences together in a way that makes you feel very heard. He's very experienced and it absolutely shows!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Love Dr. Ables, cannot recommend him enough. He understands, listens, and reframes things extremely well.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Clifton for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
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