Philip Clary, LPC

Georgia · 11 years in practice

Philip Clary is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, Georgia: LPC007488 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1417413618 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Philip

Philip Clary is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship struggles, addiction, parenting concerns, career decisions, and questions about meaning and midlife shifts.

He blends practical talk therapy with mind-body methods such as hypnotherapy and mindfulness. His approach favors clear goals and concrete steps, while also making space to examine values and life purpose.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change or understand. Philip earned a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University, studied for a year at Phillips Universität in Marburg, Germany, and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. He identifies as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, which is shown as LPC.

Philosophy and literature shape his counseling style. He invites people to reflect on meaning, identity, and how they want to live going forward. He often uses storytelling and narrative techniques to help clients reframe life chapters and patterns.

When useful, he brings in cultural touchstones such as video games, anime, comics, and superhero stories to make ideas feel relatable. He works patiently and with empathy to help people set goals, build coping skills, and reconnect with what matters to them.

Focus 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

Approaches Philip names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Philip commonly integrates hypnotherapy, existential therapy, and mindfulness in online work. Hypnotherapy is used as a hands-on relaxation and focus tool to help people shift unhelpful patterns and manage stress or anxiety. Existential therapy helps people name what matters to them, face hard questions about purpose, and decide how they want to live moving forward. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then suggest which methods to try. Together they adjust methods over time so sessions match real needs and progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when scheduling and bandwidth allow. Phone sessions can be easier when low bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Philip commonly address?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions, parenting challenges, career questions, and life transitions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His work is pragmatic and reflective. He sets clear goals, uses short-term solutions when helpful, and also explores values and meaning.

What is his experience and background?

He has eleven years of counseling experience and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling along with a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential LPC and practices in Georgia.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer online?

He communicates with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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