Tony McKee , LCSW

Tony McKee is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. LCSW stands for licensed clinical social worker, a credential for clinicians trained to provide psychotherapy and support for individuals and families.

He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, and broader life changes. His practice also focuses on caregiver issues and stress, chronic pain, illness and disability, and the emotions that often accompany difficult life moments such as guilt, shame, and the need for forgiveness. Additionally, he supports clients exploring life purpose and self-love.

Tony approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be used to navigate challenges. He combines respect for individual experience with practical strategies to help people move forward. Starting therapy can require courage, and he acknowledges and affirms that first step as meaningful. He is currently accepting new clients and offers services to people both within the United States and internationally.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Tony McKee draws from evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. It is useful for people wanting concrete strategies and measurable progress.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about change. It supports clients who are working through decisions related to caregiving, health management, parenting, or other life adjustments by strengthening internal motivation.

Tony views the choice of approach as a collaborative process. He works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to find the right fit rather than applying a single method for everyone.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for different comfort levels with communication. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home, while allowing therapists to use the above approaches in ways that suit each client’s routine and goals.