Dr. Clifton Mclesky Ables PSY.D.
Psychologist
1975 E. Sunrise Boulevard Suite 815 Fort Lauderdale FL, 33304About
Dr. Clifton Ables is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Ables specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people overcome or cope better with their mental illness. As a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Ables evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Ables because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or many other issues for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of evaluations or assessments in order to diagnose and treat mental conditions.
Education and Training
University of Florida Bachelor of Science - Psychology 1989
Georgia State University Master of Science - Community Counseling 1993
Florida Institute of Technology Master of Science - Clinical Psychology 1997
Florida Institute of Technology Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology 1999
University of Florida Psychology 1989
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Psychological & Cognitive Testing
- Psychotherapy - Individual/family/couples
- Psychotherapy For Adults
- Psychological Evaluation
- LGBTQ: Life Transitions, Coming Out, Family of Origin Problems
- LGBTQ: Substance Abuse/Addiction, Sex Addiction, Gambling Addiction
- LGBTQ: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders
- LGBTQ: Relationship Formation, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy
- LGBTQ: Gender Identity and Sexual Identity Issues
- LGBTQ: Adoption, Family Creation Issues
- HIV/AIDS Coping Issues
- Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Addiction Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Dysthymia
- Veterans Reintegration Difficulties
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Geriatric, End-of-Life, Grief Issues
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical and Forensic Psychologist 2017Clifton M. Ables, Psy.D.Provide outpatient assessment, treatment, consultation, and expert witness testimony mental health services in private practice.
- Clinical Psychologist2016 - 2017Mental Health Center of FloridaProvided assessment and treatment mental health services to residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)
- Clinical and Forensic Psychologist2000 - 2016Bronx Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment ProgramProvided assessment, treatment, consultation, and expert witness testimony mental health services to juveniles who were adjudicated of having committed a sexual offense by the NYC Family Court system.
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