Clifford B. Norman Jr., LMHC

Clifford Norman, LMHC, is a compassionate mental health professional and the owner of Guardian Way LLC, where he provides therapeutic services focused on grief, loss, and emotional resilience. With extensive experience as a therapist, Clifford creates safe and supportive spaces for clients to process complex emotions, navigate trauma, and build coping skills. His client-centered approach emphasizes empathy, understanding, and individualized care to help clients honor their losses while finding hope and strength.

Prior to establishing his practice, Clifford served as a therapist at Valley Oaks Health for over five years, gaining experience across diverse clinical populations and enhancing his skills in emotional support and client guidance. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Clifford also combines his expertise with creative educational tools, including authoring children’s books to foster emotional learning and resilience in young readers.

Beyond his clinical work, Clifford is deeply committed to helping clients transform their grief into personal growth. He incorporates strategies to manage grief and loss while encouraging clients to rebuild joy, form healthy connections, and embrace life with renewed purpose. Outside of work, Clifford enjoys sports, fishing, picnicking, and traveling, and draws strength and motivation from his mother, spirituality, and a personal philosophy of perseverance.

• Walden University – Master’s Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale – Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale – Associate of Arts (AA), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

• Author of children’s books: Abby Adventures in the Party and Connections

Children’s books: Abby Adventures in the Party and Connections