- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Doug
Doug Casper is an Ohio LPCC and an LPC with 27 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are carrying heavy feelings such as guilt and shame, anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. He also works with concerns around relationships, parenting, grief, addiction, and major life changes.
Doug speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused work to look at thoughts, behaviors, and values. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to try small, concrete changes that fit daily life.
His background includes long-term work with a wide range of issues, including adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. He also addresses problems such as codependency, communication breakdowns, isolation, and financial stress that feed into shame or guilt.
In conversation he helps people name what is happening, test out new ways of responding, and weigh practical options. Treatment blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from CBT and trauma-focused methods when needed. The focus is on what can be tried between sessions to reduce distress and build forward movement.
People who choose him generally want straightforward help with thoughts, behaviors, and decisions. He invites people to describe the problem, then works collaboratively to set clear short-term goals and next steps.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on values and small actions that align with what matters, which can help with shame, guilt, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and build different responses to anxiety, depression, or self-criticism.
Doug views selecting an approach as a collaborative process. He works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level, and adapts strategies as progress is observed. The client and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan together.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in everyday settings and make follow-up between appointments more practical.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship problems, addictions, parenting concerns, and guilt and shame among other issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with CBT and client-centered conversation to name painful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce their hold.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 27 years of experience as a Professional Counselor and LPC to his work with people facing a range of life stresses.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.