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Clark Bray(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Illinois
Addiction-Alcohol use disorder & addiction- Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- Relationship issues-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore what’s getting in the way of the life you want to live. My approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in evidence-based care. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices, I’ll help you build insight, develop meaningful coping skills, and create lasting change.

My work is trauma-informed and deeply committed to affirming care. I have experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and people navigating cultural identity, recovery, and major life transitions.

If you’re feeling disconnected—from others or even from yourself—or find yourself returning to patterns that leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are, you are not alone. Together we can help you reconnect with what matters most.

Outside the therapy room, I draw inspiration from music, film, literature, fitness, meditation, and travel. I’m a trained jazz saxophonist, fluent in French, and have lived and traveled across North America and Europe—experiences that shape my curiosity, openness, and presence in the therapy room.

If you’re ready to move toward more connection, meaning, and self-trust, I would be honored to support you. You don’t have to do this alone.


Work and Education


University of Chicago, LSW, 2023

Licensure

Illinois: 150.112290

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$160 (60min)

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