- CBT methods
- Mindfulness work
- Solution-focused goals
About Clarence
Clarence McCray is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with four years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and major life changes. His practice focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. He works in straightforward language and aims to make conversations clear and useful from the first meeting.
Clarence uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He draws on client-centered therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of responding. Mindfulness strategies are offered to help with overwhelming feelings and to build steadier coping skills.
He also uses motivational interviewing to support people who feel stuck about making changes. Solution-focused methods help set small, achievable goals so progress is visible. Sessions are practical and action-oriented while keeping discussion focused on the client's priorities.
Clarence pays attention to communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and the loneliness that can follow big losses. He helps people who want clearer boundaries, more self-respect, or a sense of direction in life. Work can include role practice, behavioral experiments, and short exercises to try between sessions.
People can expect plain speech, direct questions, and collaborative planning. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-centered therapy begins by listening to what matters most and reflecting it back so priorities become clear. This approach helps people who are unsure where to begin or who want a respectful, two-way conversation about their anger and mood concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical work for stress, social anxiety, irritability, and patterns that lead to frequent outbursts. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and steady mood between sessions.
Clarence treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss options, try techniques, and review what helps most based on the client's goals and preferences. This means the plan can shift if something is not working.
The source biography does not list session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions to fit therapy into their usual day, use shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid commuting. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in everyday settings and to move at a pace that fits one's schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps with losing temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and coping with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed alongside stress, grief, depression, and life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain, practical conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions focus on skills, short exercises, and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as an LCSW. That experience includes work with anxiety, grief, anger, and depression.
Where is he licensed and based?
Clarence is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state. Sessions are organized through the service’s matching and scheduling process.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process leads to the initial appointment.