Philip Clary is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 11 years of experience.
01About Philip
Philip Clary is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 11 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and the fallout from major life changes. He also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career questions, and feelings of emptiness or midlife crisis.
Philip prefers a calm, straightforward style in sessions. He listens first and asks practical questions to clarify what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on small, doable steps people can take between meetings to feel steadier and more in control. His background combines philosophy and mental health training. That mix shapes conversations about purpose, meaning, and how people want to live going forward.
He aims to help people name what feels wrong, weigh options, and try things that fit their values. Philip draws on methods such as existential therapy, mindfulness, narrative work, solution-focused techniques, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. He adapts these tools to suit the person in front of him rather than following a single script.
Therapy can include talking, guided mindfulness exercises, reframing personal stories, and brief goal-focused plans. Philip sometimes uses examples from video games, comics, anime, and popular stories to make ideas clearer and more relatable. He encourages clients to try small experiments and then talk about what changed.
People seeking help begin by answering a short questionnaire and scheduling sessions that match their needs and timing.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC007488 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1417413618 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Philip lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
Methods Philip names
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Philip names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches for online work and practical change
Existential therapy helps people consider meaning, values, and how they want to live. It’s useful for questions about life purpose, midlife shifts, loneliness, and big changes that leave people feeling adrift.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple, focused attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ease anxiety or low mood. Those techniques can help with stress, depression, and coping with difficult emotions between sessions.
Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. It helps separate a person from a problem and opens space to try new stories and choices that match their goals.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Philip discusses options, invites feedback, and adjusts methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and what feels most workable. He often combines elements so sessions meet practical aims rather than adhering to a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or when someone prefers writing to talking. Together these options offer flexibility so therapy can fit into daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Philip address in therapy?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on feelings like emptiness, forgiveness, life purpose, and midlife crisis.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Philip uses a calm, direct approach that blends listening with practical, achievable steps. Sessions aim to clarify values and try small changes that fit each person's life.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of counseling experience and combines a bachelor’s education in philosophy with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. His interest in philosophy informs conversations about meaning and purpose.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as GA LPC, and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Philip offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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