Colby (CJ) Green, LPC

Colby (CJ) Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 17 years of clinical experience. He has provided therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings and works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of concerns. Colby uses evidence-informed methods to support people facing depression, anxiety, behavior modification needs, relationship conflict, and anger management, and he also addresses issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

His counseling approach is welcoming and adaptable, grounded in respect and a nonjudgmental perspective. As an LPC - a credential that indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling - he emphasizes compassion and a holistic view of each person. Colby aims to be direct when needed, offering honest feedback while remaining committed to clear, realistic treatment goals that are tailored to each individual.

Colby sees his role as a guide, coach, teacher, and source of practical tools to help clients navigate life transitions and everyday stressors. He focuses on building collaborative treatment plans that evolve with the client, and he brings nearly two decades of experience to support families, couples, adolescents, and adults as they work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Colby (CJ) Green often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting a person's own capacity for growth - it is especially helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Colby works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors methods over time so that therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the individual to fit a single model. This collaborative stance helps shape a treatment plan that evolves with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy with Colby can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live outside his immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions during life transitions, balance work and family commitments, and access licensed professionals from different locations.