Troy Clayton , LMHP

Troy Clayton is a licensed mental health professional in Nebraska with 10 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and intimacy-related challenges. He approaches care from a place of respect for each person’s expertise in their own life, encouraging clients to draw on their existing strengths as they work toward greater well-being. Troy has completed Safe Zone training and identifies as an LGBTQ+ ally, which informs his commitment to creating an inclusive and understanding space for sexual and gender diverse clients.

As an LMHP, Troy holds the credential of Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, a designation that reflects formal training and licensure to provide therapeutic services. He frames the therapeutic process as a collaborative journey, recognizing that taking the first step toward change takes courage and that meaningful shifts often build on small, practical actions. Troy offers supportive guidance focused on helping people reclaim a more fulfilling and happier life, meeting them where they are and working alongside them through challenges and transitions.

His practice emphasizes clear communication, respect for individual stories, and a strengths-oriented perspective that aims to empower clients as they address the issues that matter most to them.

CBT and Strengths-Focused Care Online

Troy frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which helps identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, often useful for addressing stress, anxiety, and mood concerns by teaching concrete tools to manage reactions and change routines.

He also draws on a strengths-based, collaborative stance that centers the client as the expert of their own story. This approach emphasizes existing resources and abilities, helping clients build on what already works and set realistic, values-aligned goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Troy works together with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so interventions feel relevant and achievable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from home or other settings, support continuity during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that best supports their progress.