- Practical coping skills
- Values-based change
- Clear goal setting
About Doug
Doug Casper is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. He speaks English and practices from Ohio.
Doug aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. He helps people sort through painful memories, manage strong emotions, and rebuild confidence. Sessions often focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life rather than big, quick fixes.
His approach combines methods that help with thoughts, values, and coping skills. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep the work grounded and goal oriented.
Doug has worked with a wide range of concerns over his career, including trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, caregiving stress, fatherhood issues, and men’s issues. He also supports people dealing with midlife transitions, career pressures, money worries, and isolation.
In sessions he aims to move at each person’s pace and to build practical tools for daily life. He encourages clear goals and checks progress along the way. People who prefer a direct but empathetic style often find this way of working useful.
How approach and online options fit your goals
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and midlife or identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, then practicing changes that reduce distress and improve functioning. A client-centered stance emphasizes listening, respect, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and confidence. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, life demands, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a break at work. It can also help when someone prefers not to commute or needs flexible timing. Licensed professionals will discuss which approach and session rhythm best match your needs during the initial scheduling conversation.Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Doug help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and men’s issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with a focus on small steps, clearer thinking, and values-driven actions rather than quick fixes.
What background and experience does he have?
Doug brings 27 years of counseling experience and has worked with many presenting concerns across that time.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds the LPCC and LPC credentials and practices from Ohio.
In which language can I meet with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.