- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Doug
Doug Casper is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related areas such as blended family issues and parenting. He works with adults facing life transitions, grief, addiction, career stress, and other pressures that affect daily functioning.
Doug uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through practical problems. Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple steps that can be tried between meetings. He blends approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance strategies to help with thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Trauma-focused methods are part of his work when past events continue to cause distress.
Clients can expect talk that stays focused on current struggles and on what can change. He also uses solution-focused tools to identify strengths and small moves that make a difference fast. The tone is direct and practical, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day coping.
Doug draws on a long clinical background to guide decisions about which method to use and when to shift course. He explains options plainly and involves the person in choosing what to try. That includes planning realistic steps for blended household challenges like stepparent roles, parenting logistics, and communication with an ex.
His approach is goal-oriented and paced to match each person’s needs. Doug encourages regular review of progress and adjusts methods if something isn’t working. He asks people to bring examples from real life so they can practice changes between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and situations that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific strategies to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. It is useful for depression, worry, and behavior change. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of past hurt and teaches ways to reduce reactivity and manage triggers so daily life is less interrupted.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. That recommendation is collaborative and can shift over time if something isn’t producing results.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel. Therapists can use worksheets, in-session practice, and short between-session tasks to keep progress moving when people are juggling blended household responsibilities.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as addictions, grief, parenting, and blended family issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-focused, using clear conversation, problem-solving, and techniques drawn from CBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of adult concerns and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices out of Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.