Clarence McCray, LCSW

Clarence McCray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with four years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life transitions. Clarence focuses on concrete steps people can use to reduce tension and regain control over day-to-day reactions.

His approach is practical and direct. Sessions often begin by identifying recent moments when feelings escalated. He and the client look at what happened, what thoughts and bodily sensations followed, and what could be done differently next time. Techniques are chosen from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices.

Clarence also brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools into sessions. That means short-term goals, clearer next steps, and checking what works between meetings. He aims to break problems into manageable actions rather than long, abstract plans.

He pays attention to how communication habits and unresolved guilt or shame affect anger and relationships. Clients who struggle with loneliness, finding life purpose, or social anxiety may find this practical emphasis helpful. Sessions include guided exercises, thought-restructuring, and simple mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.

Clarence asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

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