Prof. Nathan Tate, LISW-CP, LCSW
A collaborative clinician focused on life stories
Details
| Name | Prof. Nathan Tate |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW-CP, LCSW |
| Based in | South Carolina |
| Licensed in | South Carolina, North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Nathan
Prof. Nathan Tate offers calm, direct support for people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance concerns, grief, or big life changes. He centers each session on the client’s story and strengths, helping people clarify what matters and take small, practical steps forward.
He believes the client is the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on listening closely, naming patterns that get in the way, and testing new ways of thinking and acting.
Background and approach
The tone is respectful and straightforward rather than overly clinical. With 14 years of practice as a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), he brings experience across stress, trauma, addictions, ADHD, parenting concerns, and career worries. That background shapes a flexible method that draws on narrative ideas and cognitive techniques.
Therapy sessions are aimed at building a trusting working relationship. He uses client-centered principles to support people through ambivalence and change, and he helps set realistic goals you can try between meetings. The focus is on what works in daily life, not on labels.
His approach also considers wider systems and life context, including family roles, work demands, and spiritual concerns when they matter to the person. He looks for strengths you can use right away and helps map steps toward more satisfying routines and relationships.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Nathan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nathan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nathan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his approaches translate to online work
Prof. Nathan Tate integrates Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to help people reframe their stories and try different behaviors. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative plotlines that emphasize strengths and agency. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s perspective, offering understanding, empathy, and support while the person chooses the direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adds concrete exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and can adjust techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps people feel involved in planning and measuring their progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for an in-depth conversation and nonverbal cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is handy for brief check-ins, and messaging supports short reflections between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently over time.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, parenting strain, and career or life-transition worries.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and respectful, focusing on the client’s story and strengths while using practical tools to change unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials, licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina respectively, and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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