Scott Clary
Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 24 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Scott
Scott Clary is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, ADHD, and related challenges. With 24 years of practice, he helps people who are navigating grief, trauma, career transitions, and difficulties with impulse control or isolation.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical skills and personal insight to support clients dealing with mood disorders, panic, substance use, and compassion fatigue. His style blends evidence-informed methods and a client-centered attitude, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore attachment issues, communication struggles, and questions about life purpose.
Scott uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, shift unhelpful thinking, and build resilience. He supports people in repairing relationships with themselves and others while addressing guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
Scott’s work aims to promote sustainable change through collaboration, skill-building, and increased self-understanding. He applies his years of experience to tailor interventions to each person’s goals and context, helping clients move toward clearer priorities and healthier coping strategies.
Integrating evidence-based approaches through online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop alternative behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address compulsive or avoidance responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and psychological flexibility, guiding people to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while committing to meaningful change and habits. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy and the therapeutic relationship, providing a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore emotions and build self-understanding.
Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress and address emerging concerns.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage time constraints, and access therapeutic support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists focused on effective, personalized treatment.
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Experience
24+ years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English