- Strengths based
- Direct feedback
- Goal focused
About Marcus
Marcus Mccray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on men's wellbeing and related life concerns. He draws on three years of community experience working with trauma-informed care and group therapy settings. Marcus aims to help people notice and change negative self-talk and build on their existing strengths.
He centers sessions on practical steps. Conversations use everyday language and straightforward feedback. Clients can expect clear challenges, motivational prompts, and goals that are realistic and reachable through steady effort.
Marcus looks for each person's natural talents and uses them as a starting point for change. He favors interventions that feel engaging and easy to apply in daily life. This often means working on small habits and ways of thinking that add up over time.
His background includes military service and community-based therapy work. That experience informs how he talks about stress, trauma, and the pressures of demanding roles. Marcus emphasizes honest, direct feedback that clients can act on between sessions.
People who come for help typically want concrete progress on issues like anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, and major life transitions. He also supports people dealing with attachment and relationship concerns, substance challenges, fatherhood stress, caregiver strain, and recovery after separation or loss.
Approaches that focus on strengths and practical change
Marcus emphasizes evidence-based techniques that help people notice and change unhelpful thinking while building on personal strengths. One common approach focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and practicing new, more realistic ways of thinking. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem struggles. Another approach centers on using a person’s natural talents and everyday routines to create small, doable changes. This method uses bite-sized actions and enjoyable exercises to improve daily functioning and motivation, which can be useful for coping with life changes and building resilience after trauma. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcus will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit best based on goals, comfort level, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. The plan can change over time as needs evolve. Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also make shorter phone or video check-ins convenient for busy days or when a full session is not possible.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marcus help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment issues and fatherhood challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses plain language, gives direct feedback, and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize realistic goals and motivation to take action.
What relevant experience does he bring?
Marcus has three years of community experience including trauma-informed and group therapy, and he is a retired military veteran.
What credential and region is listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with Marcus?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.