Doug Casper , LPCC, LPC

Doug Casper is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical experience helping people face everyday challenges and major life transitions. He holds LPCC and LPC credentials - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a practical, compassionate approach to a wide range of concerns. He has worked with individuals coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, career issues, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and related issues.

Doug views therapy as a process of discovery, where gaining clearer insight into personal patterns and relationships can reduce confusion and restore a sense of belonging. He emphasizes steady progress at a pace that feels manageable, helping clients identify practical steps and develop skills that support day-to-day functioning. His work also extends to adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood issues, first responder concerns, forgiveness and guilt, hospice and end-of-life support, isolation and loneliness, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and financial stress.

In session Doug combines evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance, collaborating with each person to clarify goals and build resilience over time. He is committed to walking alongside clients through their journey, focusing on meaningful change one step at a time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Convenient Online Care

Doug Casper draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors into more adaptive responses, which often supports work on depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens carefully and helps the client find their own solutions, often benefiting those facing confusion about identity, relationships, or direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Doug works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He adjusts techniques over time as needs change so therapy remains aligned with each client’s progress.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or messaging make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments. These options provide flexibility and consistent access to licensed professionals, allowing people to continue meaningful therapeutic work from different locations and life situations.