Doug Casper , LPCC, LPC

Doug Casper is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, workplace concerns, and a broad range of life changes. He holds LPCC and LPC credentials - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and has provided counseling across settings that address individual, family, and career concerns.

Doug approaches therapy as a collaborative process that begins with understanding how a person fits within their relationships and daily life. He helps clients break down problems that can feel overwhelming, guiding them toward clearer thinking and practical steps. His work covers issues such as addiction, parenting, mood disorders, coping with loss, communication difficulties, and the stresses faced by caregivers and first responders.

In sessions he emphasizes paced, client-centered support, meeting people where they are and moving forward one step at a time. Using evidence-informed methods, he focuses on helping clients build resilience, improve coping skills, and discover values-based direction for a more satisfying life. Throughout, Doug aims to be a steady partner in the therapeutic journey while tailoring approaches to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Doug Casper integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy into his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed actions even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events, offering strategies to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Doug works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and current needs, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits that support consistent care. Video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an accessible alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work on goals from locations that are most convenient for the client.