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LCMHC

Charles "Matt" Cox, LCMHC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Charles

Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who brings 11 years of clinical experience to a broad range of mental health and addiction concerns.

Background and approach

He works with people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, substance use and co-occurring disorders, as well as relationship, intimacy, parenting, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. His practice also includes attention to issues such as compassion fatigue, anger, career transitions, and mood disorders.

Matt favors a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person's goals and perspectives while integrating evidence-based techniques when helpful. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when ambivalence is present.

Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs, with a focus on collaborative treatment planning and practical skills that fit everyday life. Based in North Carolina, he offers care in English and has a background in addressing substance-related concerns alongside mental health needs.

Prospective clients can expect a respectful, goal-oriented approach that balances empathy with structured strategies to promote meaningful progress.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charles "Matt" Cox commonly integrates client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT offers practical exercises and skills aimed at everyday challenges and problem-solving. He also uses Motivational Interviewing when ambivalence about change is present; this method focuses on exploring personal values and enhancing internal motivation to shift patterns such as substance use or avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Matt will explore a person's goals, preferences, and life context with them and adapt techniques as needed rather than applying a single model rigidly. That flexibility helps tailor the work to what feels most useful for each individual.

Online sessions make these approaches accessible through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow people to engage from different locations, and support continuing care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational conversations, and client-centered dialogue to these digital formats so that therapeutic momentum is maintained across modalities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, along with relationship, parenting, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's goals and perspective while tailoring methods to fit individual needs.
How many years has he been practicing?
He brings 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina under NC LCMHC 11224.
Does he provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Charles can help with

Charles "Matt" Cox works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Charles works with individuals presenting with co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

How Charles approaches therapy

Charles's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Charles is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 11 years of clinical experience.