Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Clarence works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Clarence
Clarence McCray is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Conversations are respectful, direct, and aimed at what matters to each person.
Clarence uses a mix of approaches that fit the client. He leans on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and build trust. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
He also brings mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help finding reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and track small wins.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and pace. Clarence explains options and works together with clients to pick the most useful techniques. He aims for simple, doable practices rather than long technical explanations.
Clarence holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Illinois. He has four years of professional experience working with these concerns. He respects each person’s values and works to make therapy a practical part of their daily life.
What Clarence works with
Everything Clarence lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Clarence's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Clarence lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on change and calm
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a working relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through strong feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood by testing new actions and thinking patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises that lower reactivity and help with stress and grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work well for shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try approaches consistently.
Questions people ask about Clarence
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and finding life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Conversations focus on practical steps and techniques that match each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience. That experience includes working with the concerns listed on his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the U.S.?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This gives flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.