- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Charles
Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues. Sessions are aimed at practical change and clearer coping strategies rather than labels or guarantees.
He often works with people who have more than one concern at the same time, such as mood disorders combined with substance use or trauma. He uses straightforward conversation to understand how problems show up in daily life and what gets in the way of change. He listens for patterns and helps people set goals they can act on.
His style draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. That can mean working on thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive, building motivation for change, and shaping sessions around what the person values. He says approaches are chosen together based on the client's needs.
In practice he focuses on skills people can use between sessions. That might include behavior experiments, noticing automatic thoughts, and practical steps to reduce cravings or manage anger when it rises. He also supports men’s issues, fatherhood concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and complex presentations involving co-morbidity.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his North Carolina practice. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. Online sessions using this approach prioritize what the client wants to work on and shape conversations around their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and experiments. It can be used to address anger, anxiety, and mood problems by practicing new responses between sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps people build and strengthen motivation for change. It is practical for substance use, ambivalence about behavior change, or taking steps toward healthier reactions to stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed method. The first sessions usually include goal-setting and a plan for which techniques to try next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets therapists and clients try exercises that fit everyday routines, such as brief behavior experiments or in-the-moment coping strategies, while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He supports people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, and living with someone else's anger. His practice also covers related issues like stress, addiction, and relationship conflict.
How does he approach sessions?
He uses a client-centered style alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on practical strategies and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance issues, and co-occurring disorders.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.