Donald Clise, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 10 years in practice

Donald Clise is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C008971 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1285916155 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Donald

Donald Clise is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions. He has ten years of professional experience and focuses on practical support that fits each person's situation. He aims to listen without judgment and treat people with respect and compassion.

In sessions he adapts the conversation and plan to what each person needs. That might mean concentrating on coping skills, managing cravings, or sorting out relationship patterns.

Background and approach

He also helps people navigate major life changes and the fatigue that comes from caring for others. His approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. He works with clients to set achievable steps and reviews progress along the way.

He encourages small changes that add up to real differences in daily life. Donald draws on a decade of experience in behavioral health settings to guide his work. He keeps language simple and focuses on what helps now rather than on jargon.

People who are nervous about starting therapy often find the first sessions are mainly about building trust and clarifying goals. For someone ready to try talk therapy, he offers a calm, respectful space to talk through problems and plan next steps. He reminds people that asking for help is a meaningful first move and supports them through the early stages of change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Donald uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, behavioral strategies, and routines to reduce overwhelm. This helps when daily symptoms interfere with work, school, or family life.

He also uses relapse-prevention and behavior change methods for addictions, which concentrate on identifying triggers, planning safer choices, and building routines that support recovery. These methods aim to reduce risky moments and increase steady progress over time.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss options and tailor the plan to each person's goals, preferences, and current challenges. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel, phone sessions can fit into a short break, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family obligations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting struggles, relationship and family issues, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The style is straightforward and practical with an emphasis on listening, setting goals, and working on manageable steps to improve day-to-day functioning.

What experience does he bring?

He has ten years of professional work experience in behavioral health and related settings supporting people through addiction, trauma, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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