Clarence McCray, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 4 years in practice

Clarence McCray is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149027144 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1790526879 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Clarence

Clarence McCray is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and big life changes. He writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Clarence aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming for someone who is worried or unsure.

He listens with respect and sensitivity and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

Background and approach

Expect down-to-earth feedback, simple tools, and check-ins to track how things are going. Clarence uses a mix of approaches to match different problems and personalities. He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person.

He brings in cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, and he uses mindfulness practices to help regulate strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when someone wants change but feels stuck. These methods keep the work goal-oriented and practical, offering steps you can try right away.

The focus is on small, doable changes that add up over time. Clarence has four years of clinical experience and holds an Illinois LCSW license. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled to fit different routines.

He aims to help people build habits that support clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and a stronger sense of direction.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Clarence names

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Online support

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to each person. Online sessions let the therapist reflect your priorities and pace so goals come from your own values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps you spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; in online work this often means practicing small experiments between sessions and reviewing results together.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clarence will work with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to get brief support or to share updates between meetings. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Clarence helps with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems, guilt, shame, isolation, and social anxiety.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy is collaborative and straightforward. Conversations are tailored to each person and focus on practical steps and goals.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of clinical experience working with people on mood, stress, and coping concerns and uses several approaches to meet individual needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

Clarence holds an LCSW license in Illinois and sees people in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does scheduling and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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