Dr. Kathy Cox, LCSW

Dr. Kathy Cox is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing addiction, parenting and family challenges, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and major life changes. Her clear and calm approach aims to make therapy straightforward and usable.

She uses practical methods that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect direct conversation, helpful exercises to practice between visits, and check-ins about what is working.

Kathy brings three decades of clinical experience to her work. She has spent many years in direct practice and also taught social work at the university level. That background informs a pragmatic style that blends clinical experience with classroom-tested ideas.

She has written two books, one on social work practice and another on self-care for counselors. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, swimming, and time with her dogs. She is widowed and has three adult children.

Kathy aims to build a trusting relationship first, then tailor therapy to each person's needs. Early sessions focus on understanding the problem, setting clear goals, and choosing practical strategies to try between meetings. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can change as needed.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Dr. Kathy Cox commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing new skills to change mood and reactions. It can help with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets goals and the therapist listens and reflects to support self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help people fit short check-ins into a busy day or maintain momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or other commitments.