Charles "Matt" Cox, LCMHC

North Carolina · 11 years in practice

Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 11224 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1477958148 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Charles

Charles "Matt" Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. He also supports people facing trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

With 11 years of experience, Matt leans on a straightforward, client-focused style. He listens first and helps you set goals that matter to you.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings and on understanding what gets in the way of change. Matt commonly uses client-centered conversations that follow your lead while offering structure when it helps. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and behavior, and on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen the reasons for change.

He tailors methods to fit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. People who come to him often want help managing co-occurring problems such as mood disorders and substance use or dealing with fatherhood issues, veteran experiences, or compassion fatigue. He works to make sessions practical and focused on daily life challenges.

Matt aims to create a calm space for honest talk and clear steps forward. If you want a direct, goal-oriented approach with room for personal values and pace, he can help you find ways to move ahead.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Co-morbidity
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fatherhood issues
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury

Approaches Charles names

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Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Charles "Matt" Cox uses approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following your priorities while gently guiding conversations; it helps when you want someone who will hear your concerns and work at your pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then test new ways of responding, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on clarifying your reasons for change and building commitment, often used with substance use and when making major life shifts.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Matt will talk with you about goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust based on what works. He aims to make choices together so sessions feel relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work, family, or busy days while keeping the work focused and goal-oriented.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and related challenges such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.

What is his style and therapeutic approach?

He uses a client-centered style that follows each person's lead while adding structure when helpful. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thinking patterns and motivation for change.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of clinical experience working with people facing co-occurring disorders, substance use concerns, mood disorders, and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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