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Hello, my name is Douglas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. In addition to being an LPC I am certified to supervise (LPC-S) Licensed Professional Counselor Interns. I am also a member of the National Honor Society in Psychology and I have over 24 years experience working with individuals, couples and groups.
I believe in the power of the individual ~ in the individual’s creativity, courage, choice, free will, and desire to become better. I believe people make choices about themselves, others and the world, and set goals for their lives based on their perceptions of reality. Sometimes these perceptions are distorted and discouraging. Counseling aids individuals in discovering and recognizing their distorted views, in developing more effective ways to reach their goals, and in decreasing their discouragement.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution based and emotional interviewing therapies. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
The therapy process is a cooperative effort between the individual and the counselor where each assumes an active and responsible role in that process. I will contribute my knowledge and expertise to assist you in gaining insight and making educated choices, I will provide you with experiences in which to test those choices, and I will support you with encouragement, patience, and optimism. You will contribute your personal knowledge, your commitment to explore yourself and your beliefs honestly.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I look forward to talking with you and assisting you in achieving your goals.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Douglas Cope. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great guy. Listens, doesn't pontificate, has a great phone therapy style. I feel very comfortable talking to Doug. Very genuine
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Douglas has really helped me with my self confidence, taught me coping mechanisms that work for me when my thoughts are on overload and fully listens to me.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
Douglas has been invaluable on this journey. His insights, suggested readings, and exercises have been critical to the progress I've made.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and grief
I worked with Doug for 14 months and he was such an incredible help and support during a very hard time. Doug is a good person, an intuitive person, and a person who I trust. You would do well to trust Doug to help you through your challenging time as well.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief
Listens extremely well and offers objective but direct observations and thoughts without the intended messages coming off as an “attack” or “prejudiced” in any form.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Douglas Cope helped me thru a difficult time in my life with seperation from my husband and the effects of homelessness. He made me feel safe & heard and helped me with coping skills to manage my day to day life in crisis.
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues
He is easy to talk to and is understanding
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Dr. Cope has been a lifesaver! I truly am grateful for him and the time he’s taken to help me in my journey of finding who I truly am.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coaching
I’m a writer, but still, I’m colossally struggling to put my year-long therapy experience into words. The long story short: Doug saved my life. Or if that seems too hyperbolic—he, at least, saved my quality of life.
Starting therapy for a self-proclaimed control freak is unnerving. I was full of doubt and skepticism but just desperate enough to give it a go. From the very first moment of our very first session, Doug showed me I was in the right place. He built me up, he calmed me down, he challenged me, and he provided the calm consistency I needed. Now, I have the skills I need to do those things for myself.
He helped me find my own worth. He showed me how to choose happiness in a world that is very imperfect. He never shied away from the gut-wrenching stuff. I’m eternally grateful for Doug, his heart, and his counsel.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I am grateful for Douglas and I really like that he listens to my concerns. I believe he understands that I’m going through and he knows what he is talking about.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and adhd
I trust his expertise.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks
He's been giving me great tips to contemplate
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He has been very helpful and provided strategies that I can work on outside of therapy to heal.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month
He’s been great.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Doug has been the most amazing counselor/therapist. I was at my breaking point, contemplating on taking my own life because of uncontrolled depression and anxiety and PTSD. Doug has pulled me out of that dark place and I am my own self again! Working with him weekly for 8-9 months working on ways to control anxiety, set boundaries and let go of things that haunted me has changed my life. Without Doug, I wouldn’t be standing here! I owe him my life. He is kind, understanding, always there when you need him. He is a Godly man which I also love that I can talk to him about my faith and prayer and my relationship with God. Thank you Doug for always believing in me!
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Douglas Cope really helped me with my personal issues. He really listened to what I had to say, and provided examples to better myself. I was in a dark place, but Douglas really helped bring light into my life.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I really enjoy my sessions with Douglas. Sometimes when he ask me a question the way he asks makes me understand my answer more(idk if that makes sense) lol. I really look forward to the assignments that’s given at the end of each session. The assignments really gets me more in tune with myself and how I respond to situations and those around me. This chapter in my life is called REbirth and I’m glad to have Douglas on this journey.
Written on Jul 16, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Douglas is a very good therapist who is not afraid to address difficult topics and offer his wisdom in a way that causes needed introspection. I enjoy talking with him and look forward to our sessions.
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 6 months
Douglas Cope has a great understanding of my particular set of needs and circumstances and offers reasonable advice. He genuinely cares and engages in conversation not just asking open ended questions. I highly recommend him for REAL practical support.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Doug has helped me realize so much. My relationships with family and friends have improved and I have a better understanding of my problems thanks to him. I didn't even know the terms to use to describe what I was going through before I started therapy. I would highly recommend.
Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve only had 2 live sessions with Doug, however I would recommend him to anyone!! He’s helped me so much already and he listens but gives amazing feedback, so happy I have Doug to help me, he’s great!
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve been in therapy for years and have learned more from working with Doug in a few months than in all those years combined. He’s compassionate, patient, responsive and does the work because he loves helping people. I’ve been able to manage my anxiety and depression in a whole new way since he began treating me. I’ll be forever grateful for the tools he’s shown me and the way he’s helping me manage life’s greatest challenges.
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have learned so much about myself and my capabilities. I really appreciate the time and support I consistently get. Thank you so very much.
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Douglas helped me so much to deal with my low self esteem, that now I can say I feel happier than ever before in my life.
He straight away realised what my issues are and gave me the attention that I needed and the steps to work with my emotions. At the beginning I could not even believe how much my view of life has changed after a few short conversations we had.
I will always be grateful to Doug, for all the tools I now have to cope with my feelings.
I cannot say enough about how much my life has changed since I started counseling with Douglas.
Written on Jan 16, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I have only had two counselling sessions with Douglas but I find him to be very empathetic , knowledgeable and professional. He helps to provide valuable insight and different perspectives on specific problems. His approach has helped me to utilise different views and approaches on managing human conflict.
Written on Nov 08, 2020 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
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