Colby (CJ) Green , LPC

Colby (CJ) Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 17 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. He has worked with both adolescents and adults, addressing a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, behavior modification, relationship difficulties, and anger management. His background enables him to support people facing both acute crises and ongoing life stressors.

Colby’s counseling style is welcoming and adaptive, grounded in respect, compassion, and a holistic view of each person. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space while remaining direct and honest - he may not always tell clients what they want to hear but is committed to telling them what they need to hear to promote growth. Communication and treatment plans are adjusted to fit each client’s unique needs and circumstances.

Understanding that beginning therapy can be humbling and difficult, Colby approaches his work as a guide, coach, teacher, and cheerleader. He offers practical tools and skills to help clients navigate life’s challenges and supports them as they practice new ways of coping. He looks forward to working with individuals and families who are ready to pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the relationship between therapist and client, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and support so clients can explore their own goals and values. It is often helpful for people working through life changes, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies with concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, anger management, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Colby collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He works with clients to adjust techniques over time so treatment stays aligned with progress and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. With options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support from therapists regardless of location.