I am licensed in Illinois with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149027144
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Clarence McCray. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He was really good at making me feel calm because I was nervous to open up. I left the call smiling and feeling hopeful again.
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I highly recommend Clarence McCray as a therapist. He demonstrates exceptional professionalism, empathy, and genuine care for his clients. Within only a few sessions, I’ve felt a strong sense of trust and connection, as though I’ve known him much longer. His approach fosters comfort, honesty, and real growth. I really feel like I have known him my whole life.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
He makes sure that you are heard, & challenged by his session to push for you to be better as a person
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
Been very supportive
Written on Aug 25, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is extremely professional. And is amazing at what he does.
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Clarence provides a safe and supportive environment for me to share my experience, thoughts, behaviors and experiences.
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coaching