Therapist profile
Philip Clary, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Existential therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- Narrative reframing
About Philip
Philip Clary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 11 years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions, family tensions, parenting strain, and major life changes. He also addresses issues like emptiness, forgiveness, life purpose, and midlife questions.
He trained in philosophy and German at Mercer University and earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. Time studying in Germany influenced his interest in meaning and purpose. His background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals, couples, and families.
In sessions he uses clear, direct conversation and reflective listening. He draws on existential ideas to help people examine how they want to live, and on narrative work to reframe the stories people tell about themselves. Mindfulness methods are used to bring attention to present experience, and solution-focused ideas help set small, practical steps forward.
He also uses hypnotherapy elements when appropriate, alongside references to popular culture such as video games, anime, comics, or superhero stories to make themes easier to talk about. These references are used as conversation tools rather than as therapy by themselves.
Philip emphasizes helping people clarify goals and create manageable changes. He asks questions about values and daily routines, then works with clients to develop short-term steps they can try between sessions. To begin, readers are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, values, and how they want to live. Online sessions can use questions about priorities, losses, and purpose to guide practical changes and choices.Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes paying attention to present experience. In remote sessions he may teach simple attention exercises and short practices that can be tried between meetings to reduce stress and increase awareness.
Hypnotherapy can be used to access focused attention and strengthen suggestions for change. When appropriate he may integrate brief hypnotherapy techniques to support coping, habit change, or relaxation during therapy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, because the biography does not list them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines. Some formats allow shorter check-ins, others may not require video, and remote appointments can reduce travel time so people can try consistent weekly work without large scheduling burdens.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions, parenting strain, family conflict, self-esteem, career concerns, and related issues such as emptiness and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and direct. He blends existential questions, narrative techniques, mindfulness, and practical problem-solving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of counseling experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list session formats here.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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