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Clyde Johnson

Clyde Johnson, TN Psychologist 3637

Therapist · Tennessee · 13+ years of experience

Practical, goal-focused therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
TN Psychologist 3637
Languages
English
License (Tennessee)
Psychologist · No. 3637
NPI
1588242416

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Aging concerns
  • Trauma and recovery

About Clyde

Clyde Johnson is a Tennessee psychologist with 13 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. He works with people coping with trauma, relationship struggles, panic, and the specific strains that come with aging and geriatric issues. Clyde emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so sessions focus on what matters most to each person.

He approaches therapy as a partnership, treating each person as the expert on their life. Conversations in sessions look at current patterns and small changes that can make daily life easier. Clyde draws on a mix of methods to match the work to a person's needs rather than using a single fixed approach.

His background includes over a decade practicing in Tennessee as a licensed psychologist. That experience includes work with people facing trauma, loss, isolation, and the complicated feelings that follow divorce or separation. He also supports veterans and men navigating life transitions and identity questions.

In sessions Clyde often uses straightforward skills from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance strategies to handle difficult feelings, and techniques that focus on relationship patterns and attachment. He prioritizes building trust and finding practical steps clients can use between appointments.

People who want a calm, direct style and concrete tools for daily life tend to find his sessions useful. To start, he asks about immediate concerns and what a better week would look like. From there he and the client shape short-term goals and a plan for moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with your values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and finding meaning during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for panic, social anxiety, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people shift how they relate to others and to themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clyde will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and daily life. He listens to what matters most and adjusts the focus as progress is made, combining elements when that helps people move forward.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills learned in session and try new strategies in the settings where they live and work. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to match home and work routines, helping progress continue between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, panic, and related concerns including aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and practical, using talk and skills work to set short-term goals and build small, usable changes in daily life.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with people facing trauma, loneliness, relationship changes, and life transitions.

What credential and region should I know about?

He practices as a Tennessee psychologist under the credential TN Psychologist 3637 and is based in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist options; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session according to the therapist's availability.

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