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.
Clarence, has been amazing to work with. He listens and guides each session based on the needs that are facing me at that time. He has a great ability to sift through what I am saying to find the root cause of my emotions and help me to understand what they are representing on a larger scale. I would also like to note while he takes every conversation seriously he also brings a light, calming, and fun energy to the sessions giving space to laugh and joke when suitable while being able to bring the conversation back to the subject at hand. It has been a true pleasure working with him and I look forward to the continued growth that I am able to make through working together.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Clarence for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Clarence is a great listener and does a great job of making you feel seen if no one else does.
Written on Feb 08, 2026 after therapy with Clarence for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Clarence is very in tune individual excited to help his clients and connect their worries into a smoother route! He’s a great listener and compassionate about his clients feelings making it a trustworthy process, always looking forward to the next session
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Clarence for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Testimonial
I’ve been in therapy on and off since I was a kid, and over my lifetime I’ve worked with more than 13 therapists. When I found BetterHelp, I was in a really dark place. I was spiraling from pain and grief, deeply depressed, and honestly close to breaking down. I felt tired, overwhelmed, and didn’t know how much more I could carry. I also didn’t have insurance and truly believed therapy was something I couldn’t afford.
BetterHelp showed up right when I needed it most.
Almost two years later, I have Clarence and he is the best therapist I’ve ever had. He truly listens to me. He asks questions that make me pause and think. He’s honest, intentional, and fully present. He gives me homework, takes time to read my journal entries, and responds with real, thoughtful feedback. Talking to him feels like talking to my brother. I feel safe. I feel seen. I can finally be myself.
In our sessions, I can laugh, cry, be frustrated, or even be angry, and he stays calm and grounded the entire time. He prays with me, supports me, and offers guidance that actually helps me move forward. I never feel rushed or dismissed. I genuinely feel like he cares, not just about my progress, but about me as a person.
Because of Clarence, I learned how to trust therapy again during a season when I had almost given up. I honestly can’t imagine working with another therapist.
Finding Clarence didn’t just help me cope. It helped save me during a season when I truly needed support the most.
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Clarence for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
An exceptional therapist with exceptional expertise
Written on Dec 24, 2025 after therapy with Clarence for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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