Philip Clary

Philip Clary is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Georgia with 11 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He brings a steady, patient approach to therapeutic work and centers helping others find direction and meaning in their lives.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University, majoring in philosophy and German, and spent a year studying at Phillips Universität in Marburg, Germany. Philip completed a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. His ongoing interest in philosophy informs how he helps people examine values, purpose, and life choices.

Philip focuses on assisting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem challenges, and career-related struggles. He works compassionately with clients navigating shame, loss, feelings of meaninglessness or isolation, and other reactions to major life changes - helping them explore how they want to live the remainder of their lives and to build meaningful connections.

His therapeutic approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, existential psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. When appropriate, Philip integrates elements of popular culture such as video games, anime and manga, comics, and superhero literature and movies to create relatable stories that can deepen the work. He is currently providing text-only therapy on BetterHelp. Philip looks forward to working with clients to set and meet goals for a more engaged and purposeful life.