- 27 years experience
- Money and financial issues
- Collaborative care
About Doug
Doug Casper is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and money and financial issues. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort through problems that feel overwhelming. Doug aims to make each step clear and manageable so people can move toward a more balanced life.
He brings 27 years of experience as an LPCC and LPC, and he draws on practical methods to help people tackle day-to-day challenges. In sessions he listens first, then helps clients notice patterns and try small changes that build over time. The work often focuses on what matters most to the person and on realistic next steps.
Doug blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to handle stressful thoughts, practicing different reactions, or setting clear goals for change. He also uses trauma-focused and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation.
People come to him with many concerns - depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, caregiving burnout, and life transitions among them. He also addresses issues like adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, and fatherhood issues when they are part of someone’s story.
Sessions are aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. Doug asks questions, reflects what he hears, and works collaboratively on small experiments clients can try between meetings. He encourages gentle persistence and celebrates practical gains along the way.
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and managing difficult behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore what matters to them and find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test methods and adjust the plan. Together they set goals, try small experiments between sessions, and pick techniques that fit the person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use therapies like ACT or CBT in flexible ways, such as practicing skills between meetings and reviewing progress with a licensed professional.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and a wide range of life challenges including money and financial issues.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He listens first and then helps people try practical changes. He focuses on clear steps, goal setting, and learning new ways to react to difficult thoughts and feelings.
What experience does he bring?
He has 27 years of clinical experience supporting people through everyday challenges and complex life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LPCC and LPC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for individual appointments.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.