Hi, I’m Dr. Clifton Berwise, a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of experience in the mental healthcare field. I have worked in various settings including community mental health, private hospitals, adolescent and adult corrections and college counseling. In working with emerging young adults and adult aged clients, I prioritize collaboration with individuals to identify factors that contribute to positive outcomes.
My approach is rooted in building genuine connection, empathic listening and facilitating my client’s expertise to accomplish realistic goals. While working primarily from an interpersonal and cognitive behavioral standpoint, I help clients understand how their thoughts, behaviors and experiences are impacting their well-being. My primary goal with all clients is to build a warm, collaborative and safe relationship with them, so that care can be personalized and impactful.
Specialties
- Life changes and transitions
- Unique experiences of first generation Americans
- Addictive disorders
- Family members of those with addictive disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Race-based stress and anxiety
- Identity development
- College issues and stressors
Education & Training
- Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology-University of Rhode Island, 2019
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology from University of Rhode Island, 2015
- Completed an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship in Health Service Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University’s University Counseling Services, 2019
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Trinity College, 2011
Licensure
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Delaware (B1-0011339)