Charles "Matt" Cox

Charles "Matt" Cox helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and career concerns. He is an LCMHC practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. Matt focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control.

He often supports people facing trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and issues around intimacy and sexuality. He also works with those managing attention differences, mood disorders, and the aftereffects of brain injury. Addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns are a regular part of his caseload.

Matt favors a client-centered style that starts with listening and following the client’s lead. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. He tailors sessions to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Conversations move between understanding what happened and planning what comes next. Many clients leave with concrete tools they can try between meetings.

Matt aims to create an open, respectful space where people can talk honestly about hard topics. He asks about priorities and works with each person to set realistic goals. If you want to change a habit, manage stress, or find direction in your career, he helps map out practical next steps.

How his approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, respect, and following the client’s priorities to set goals and plan next steps. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to sort feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and practice skills that reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or is unsure about making a change, such as reducing substance use or shifting career paths.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy and schedule while working toward practical goals with a licensed professional.