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Clarence McCray

Compassionate, practical support for emotional wellbeing

LCSW Illinois

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Clarence

Clarence McCray is an LCSW based in Illinois who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and major life changes. He draws on a range of approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, to create practical, goal-oriented strategies for coping and emotional regulation.

Background and approach

Clarence emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and circumstances. With four years of professional experience, he also addresses concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.

Clarence aims to support clients through transitions and difficult emotions by combining evidence-informed techniques with a collaborative, client-centered stance. He encourages taking the first step toward greater well-being and offers steady support as clients work toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Clarence frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in virtual work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental listening and collaborative goal-setting to help clients feel heard and understood.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy techniques to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to strong emotions. These approaches are presented in accessible, practical ways to fit the concerns people bring, such as stress, grief, anger, and difficulties with self-worth or social anxiety.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This exploration helps shape a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with this practitioner offers flexible access through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy from different locations while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Clarence commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He blends client-centered care with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with clients on emotional and life-change concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
Clarence holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149027144.
Which languages are available and does he accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English