- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Charles
Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 11 years of practice in North Carolina. He works with people who bring concerns such as anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and social anxiety and phobia. He also addresses issues like grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and problems linked to substance use.
Matt uses a straightforward, client-centered way of working. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps to get there. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that make problems worse. He also uses motivational interviewing when someone is weighing whether to make a change.
In session he helps people set realistic goals and tries different approaches until something works. He is experienced with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, and with mood and trauma-related difficulties. That experience informs how he plans treatment and how he talks about next steps.
Matt has practiced for over a decade in North Carolina as an LCMHC. He will typically discuss what has helped before, current stressors, and what a reasonable first step might look like. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on skills the person can use between meetings.
People who choose him can expect clear explanations of methods, an emphasis on client goals, and collaborative planning about what comes next. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site's booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and experiences. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and agreeing on small steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice alternative responses; delivered remotely it can include homework, thought records, and skill coaching that fit into daily life.Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by exploring values and ambivalence. In online sessions this looks like open questions, reflective listening, and planning tiny experiments to test choices. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; the therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods feel most useful and adjust them over time.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. The main practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a normal day - appointments can be easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel. Online work also makes it simpler to follow up on homework, check progress between visits, and try short focused sessions when a full meeting would be difficult.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach focusing on the person's goals, and applies practical techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working in North Carolina with a range of mental health and substance use concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
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 by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.