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Scott Clary, LPC

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Scott

Scott Clary is a Pennsylvania licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 24 years of clinical experience who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and build clearer patterns for day-to-day functioning, while also addressing self-esteem, grief, anger, and mood concerns. His practice emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore attachment patterns, social isolation, life purpose, and caregiver stress.

Scott uses evidence-based methods to help people understand recurring habits, improve communication, and manage impulses tied to substance use or compulsive behaviors. He pays particular attention to emotions such as guilt and shame and supports clients working through trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Scott draws from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based strategies, and mindfulness to foster resilience and promote meaningful change. He aims to empower clients to strengthen their relationship with themselves and others, develop healthier routines, and move toward goals related to career, finances, and overall well-being.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Scott integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or mood disturbances, and it is often used to develop practical coping skills. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with issues such as impulsivity, avoidance, and chronic stress.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and will adapt techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from varied locations and on schedules that fit their lives. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistency, try brief check-ins between sessions, and apply tools in real-life settings with therapist support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Scott address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, grief, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as attachment problems and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, blending client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients build awareness and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Scott brings 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns across mood disorders, trauma, and substance use challenges.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, with licence number PA LPC PC012010 as provided.
Can clients who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are offered in English; he does not list additional language services and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different client preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English