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Online therapist

Casey Cox

Practical, respectful therapy for family and life issues

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Missouri, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Casey

Casey Cox is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family struggles, and career issues. He draws on 16 years of experience to offer calm, practical support. Conversations are direct and respectful and focused on what matters most to each person.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session. Casey adapts how he talks and what he does to match a client’s situation.

Background and approach

That might mean working on coping skills for anxiety or making a plan to address substance use one small step at a time. Casey also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability and those processing post-traumatic stress. He makes room to discuss sexuality and building self-love when those topics come up.

The approach is flexible so sessions can focus on immediate problems or longer-term growth. Therapy sessions use methods like client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns and try new responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work are used when people want concrete change and clearer next steps.

Casey explains options and helps people choose what fits their goals. He is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri and brings a practical, encouraging style to therapy. If someone is ready to start, he helps them set reasonable goals and supports progress one step at a time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change or keep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and changing behaviors linked to addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods that suit the situation. That collaborative process helps make sessions more useful and keeps things focused on real problems and next steps.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and medical needs. They can also let people use short check-ins or longer sessions depending on what is most helpful, while still using the same therapeutic methods as in-person care.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Casey address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, family problems, and career challenges, plus related areas like chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and sexuality.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are respectful and client-centered, with an emphasis on clear goals and practical steps tailored to each person.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and counseling roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri. License details include OR LCSW L16296 and MO LCSW 2009030451.
Which languages are used in sessions and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the clients needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapists availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Missouri, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English

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