- 27 years experience
- Focus on grief
- Practical tools
About Doug
Doug Casper greets people with a straightforward approach. He is Doug Casper, an LPCC and LPC with decades of counseling experience based in Ohio. He aims to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
He frames therapy as a way to get to know yourself better and find where you fit in. Doug uses clear, practical conversations to help break down big problems into manageable steps. He emphasizes steady progress at a pace that feels right for each person.
Doug has worked with many concerns over his career, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, and challenges around parenting and career. He also helps with issues like caregiver stress, codependency, and hospice and end-of-life counseling when those topics arise.
In sessions he focuses on listening first, then helping people clarify goals. He draws on a few different approaches to match each person’s needs, and he stays focused on what changes are useful day to day. Clients can expect practical tools and straightforward talk rather than jargon.
Over 27 years of practice, Doug has supported people through hard transitions and long-term struggles. He invites people to take small steps and build on them. If someone is looking for a steady, experienced counselor who values collaboration, Doug offers that steady presence.
He frames therapy as a way to get to know yourself better and find where you fit in. Doug uses clear, practical conversations to help break down big problems into manageable steps. He emphasizes steady progress at a pace that feels right for each person.
Doug has worked with many concerns over his career, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, and challenges around parenting and career. He also helps with issues like caregiver stress, codependency, and hospice and end-of-life counseling when those topics arise.
In sessions he focuses on listening first, then helping people clarify goals. He draws on a few different approaches to match each person’s needs, and he stays focused on what changes are useful day to day. Clients can expect practical tools and straightforward talk rather than jargon.
Over 27 years of practice, Doug has supported people through hard transitions and long-term struggles. He invites people to take small steps and build on them. If someone is looking for a steady, experienced counselor who values collaboration, Doug offers that steady presence.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Doug uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. ACT helps people notice what matters most and take steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Doug will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit the problem and the person's style. He adjusts strategies based on what’s working and what isn’t.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking to make sure they fit your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to practice skills between sessions when counseling fits into their normal week. Licensed professionals, including this counselor, aim to match approach and schedule so therapy works for everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Doug address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, depression, and related concerns like parenting, career strain, and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He listens first and helps people set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady progress rather than technical language.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Doug has 27 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
Which credentials and region apply to this counselor?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices out of Ohio.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counselor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.