Nathaniel Lightfoot (He/Him)

LCSW, LCDC
Accepting Clients

Ready to make some changes, overcome challenges, or work on new goals? Nathaniel is ready to support you in that work with empathy and care.

Clinical Social Worker in Sherman, TX

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

In addition, Nathaniel enjoys working with individuals of all backgrounds including men and women, teens, and couples. Nathaniel regularly runs a variety of counseling groups utilizing curriculums including SMART Recovery, Anger Management, and Critical Core for therapeutically applied roleplaying games. Nathaniel is LGBTQIA+ affirming and queer competent.

My Background and Approach

Nathaniel comes to Mending Roots Therapy with over 10 years experience in outpatient community behavioral health treatment with a focus in substance use disorders. Nathaniel has experience supporting individuals who have lived with trauma, anxiety, and depression, and a wide range of mental health and chemical dependency challenges. Nathaniel’s therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction techniques, trauma informed care, therapeutic gaming and expressive art therapy techniques.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Anger Management Therapy Art Therapy Harm Reduction Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna/Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $135 - 160/session

Info

Email Nathaniel
1800 Teague Dr. Ste. 223
Sherman, TX 75090

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