Cody Chua, LCSW

Cody Chua is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of professional experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, motivation difficulties, low self-esteem, confidence concerns, and depression, helping them move toward more satisfying and manageable lives.

He works from a strengths-based perspective that treats each person as the expert of their own story, using those strengths as a foundation for change. Cody offers steady, compassionate support for clients taking the courageous step toward improved well-being, helping them develop practical coping skills and rebuild confidence. He also addresses related concerns including attachment issues, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and challenges common in young adulthood.

As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide clinical therapy in Texas - he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each client’s needs and goals. Cody aims to create a collaborative process where clients feel supported while they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Cody uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes skills-based coping strategies - teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving tools to reduce stress and manage anxiety so clients can respond more effectively to daily challenges. Another focus is addiction and relapse-support work - helping clients identify triggers, build routines that support recovery, and develop strategies to manage cravings and setbacks. A third element centers on grief and loss processing - guiding clients through difficult emotions, meaning-making, and gradual adjustment after loss.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Cody works with each person to identify their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within the state.