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LISW-CP, LCSW

Prof. Nathan Tate, LISW-CP, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nathan

Prof. Nathan Tate centers his work on clients who are ready to explore change and build on existing strengths.

Background and approach

He emphasizes that each person knows their story best and aims to collaborate with people seeking clearer direction, greater resilience, or relief from stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. His approach is grounded in respect, compassion, and a commitment to helping clients identify practical pathways forward.

With 14 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) and as an LCSW, he blends person-centered values with cognitive and existential perspectives to address complex, overlapping issues.

He supports clients through trauma, relationship difficulties, career concerns, parenting challenges, and mood disorders while also attending to less commonly addressed areas like abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism spectrum considerations, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions emphasize a solution-oriented continuum that honors the whole person - including bio-psycho-social and spiritual dimensions - and seek to strengthen therapeutic alliance so clients feel heard, encouraged, and empowered to navigate new paths.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Prof. Nathan Tate commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client's perspective and choices guide the work; this approach helps people build self-compassion, clarify priorities, and strengthen resilience. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or ADHD-related challenges.

Determining which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may draw from multiple methods over time so the work stays relevant and responsive to changing concerns.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for choosing a communication style that feels most comfortable. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life circumstances while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent support and skills-based work tailored to each individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
This therapist works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions draw on client-centered principles and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential perspectives to combine practical skills with deeper meaning-making and personal exploration.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 14 years of professional experience supporting mental health and wellness across a variety of presenting concerns and life contexts.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is credentialed as LISW-CP and LCSW with registrations SC LISW-CP 11230 and NC LCSW C017271, and is based in South Carolina.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
Yes, international clients are accepted and the therapist offers services to people outside his immediate region.
In what session formats does he meet with clients?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English