Dameon K. Clay is the founder and operator of Silver Lining Counseling Services. A Chicago native now based in Tampa, Florida, he is a licensed therapist, life coach, school counselor, and educational consultant with over 25 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, counseling centers, and private practice.
Currently licensed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, Dameon holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Argosy University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the College of St. Elizabeth, and an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Education from Augusta University.
Dameon’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Positive Psychology and Solution-Focused techniques, emphasizing clients’ strengths and guiding them toward environments where they can thrive. His work is dedicated to helping individuals achieve self-actualization and lead more fulfilling lives.
With a passion for mental wellness, Dameon has worked with individuals and groups across all ages, specializing in group counseling, teen counseling, men’s mental health, life transitions, anxiety, and anger management. His mission is to foster stronger families and communities through meaningful conversations and intentional healing.
Mr. Clay has a broad range of experience working with individuals and groups as they deal with transitions throughout life which include the following areas:
| Transition Specialist | Behavioral Challenges | Male Related Challenges |
| Anger Management | Adulthood | Child or Adolescent |
| School related Issues | Executive Functioning | Codependency |
| Grade level transitions | Affluenza | Marriage Transition |
| Coping Skills | Emotional Disturbance | Family Conflict |
| Rebuilding Yourself | Life Transitions | Parenting Challenges |
| Self Esteem | Behavioral Transitions | Peer Relationships |
| Professional Development | Anger Management | Premarital Transition |
| Relationship transitions | Thought Process | Student Athlete Challenges |
| Motivation | Group Relations | Work Relations |
| Reunification Therapy (Discontinued after January 1st 2025) | Supervised Visitation (Court Ordered) |
Mr. Clay specializes in transitional challenges as he assists others in navigating through the difficulties and obstacles of life. Mr. Clay focuses on identifying and enhancing the strongest qualities of individuals, assisting them in finding the environments that allow them to play out their strengths and live productive, fulfilled lives. This is the path towards Self-Actualization.
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