Therapist profile
Charles "Matt" Cox, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Charles
Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues, and questions around sexuality and identity.
Matt uses a client-centered approach that starts with what matters to each person. He listens for the problems that interrupt daily life and helps people set clear, practical goals. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, and on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.
Sessions move at a steady, straightforward pace. Conversations focus on concrete steps a person can take between meetings and ways to manage symptoms day to day. When addiction or co-occurring concerns are present, he addresses both the substance-related issues and mental health in tandem.
He has worked with veterans, fathers, and men on issues tied to mood, adjustment after trauma, and substance use. He also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, social anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms. The goal is to make progress on things that cause strain at home and work.
Matt asks people to be part of choosing approaches that fit their goals. He explains methods plainly and adjusts how he works based on what helps. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most at home and at work, and shapes conversations around the goals the person names. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete techniques for managing anxiety, mood, and unhelpful behavior patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that suit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to work together to see what helps in real life rather than to stick to one fixed method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what formats are offered before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule during breaks. Therapists who offer video or phone sessions often use strategies that translate well to those settings, such as guided exercises, behavior tasks to try between meetings, and motivational conversations to support change.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns does he address?
He helps adults who are dealing with parenting strain, fatherhood issues, family conflict, and intimacy-related struggles. Family is listed among his focus areas alongside parenting and fatherhood concerns.
How would he work with my anxiety or depression?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try practical strategies. Sessions include steps to practice between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LCMHC and has 11 years of clinical experience in North Carolina. His work has included mood disorders, trauma, and substance-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and practices under that credential.
Can he meet with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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