Marcus Mccray , LPC

Marcus Mccray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He draws on his experience as a retired military veteran and three years working in trauma-informed and group therapy to help people through stressful seasons. Marcus focuses on practical change and clear, direct feedback in sessions.

Marcus centers therapy on a person’s existing strengths and talents. He helps people notice negative thoughts and habits that hold them back. Then he works with them to replace those patterns with more constructive ways of thinking and acting.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Marcus sets realistic, achievable steps people can use between meetings. He encourages action and follows progress with honest, easy-to-understand observations.

Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas Marcus supports include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, addiction concerns, and fatherhood issues.

Marcus uses everyday language and practical exercises rather than clinical jargon. People can expect interventions that feel relevant to daily life and that build on what they already do well. He aims to make therapy useful, understandable, and applicable right away.

How evidence-based methods and online care work together

Marcus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing negative thought patterns into more helpful thoughts; this helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping after trauma. Another approach builds on a person's natural strengths so sessions focus on skills and activities that improve day-to-day functioning and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marcus works collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist review what is helpful and adjust the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow more visual connection for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer quick check-ins and brief work between longer meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.