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Charles "Matt" Cox

Charles "Matt" Cox

LCMHC

North Carolina

Practical, goal-focused counseling with care

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 11224
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Motivational approach
    • CBT strategies
    • Client-centered care

    About Charles

    Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and other life challenges. He also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, sexual concerns, and issues related to identity and sexuality.

    Matt takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. He centers conversations on each person’s goals and priorities. Sessions are practical and aim to help people make clearer choices, manage difficult feelings, and take steps that fit their life.

    He commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find the drive to change when they feel stuck. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the session grounded in the person’s own pace and values.

    Over 11 years of work have included helping people with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. This experience informs how he balances safety, motivation, and everyday coping in treatment plans.

    Matt emphasizes collaboration. He will talk with clients about options, try approaches that feel right, and make adjustments as needed. Prospective clients are invited to describe their goals so the work can be focused from the first session.

  2. How his approaches shape online care

    Charles "Matt" Cox uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building motivation when someone feels uncertain about making shifts.

    He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will discuss goals and preferences with each person and try methods that fit their needs. He treats the process as a conversation and adjusts plans when something isn’t working.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as phone check-ins when bandwidth is limited or longer conversations when time allows.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Co-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.

    What is his general therapy style?

    He uses a practical, person-focused style that centers the client’s goals. Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear next steps.

    What relevant experience does he bring?

    He has 11 years of clinical experience, including work with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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