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Colby (CJ) Green

Supportive counselor focused on practical change

LPC Missouri

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Anger, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Colby

Colby (CJ) Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who brings 17 years of clinical experience to his work with adults and adolescents.

Background and approach

He addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, stress, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions. His practice also encompasses areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and co-morbidity among other complex presentations.

Colby’s therapeutic manner is warm, nonjudgmental, and adaptable, blending client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He aims to offer practical tools alongside reflective conversation, serving as a guide, coach, and resource for skill-building and emotional processing.

Communication and treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs, with a focus on respect and compassion while also offering honest feedback when needed. Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, he draws on a variety of clinical experiences to support clients through immediate crises and longer-term growth.

Colby invites prospective clients to take the first step toward change, promising collaborative work toward clearer goals and improved coping strategies.

How Colby Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Colby integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work to address symptoms and skills in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by building concrete coping strategies. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulse-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Colby works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. He aims to tailor sessions and tools to each person, combining skill teaching, reflective conversation, and coaching to support progress over time.

Online therapy with Colby is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make treatment more flexible and accessible. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and easier scheduling for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. The variety of options helps clients engage in care in the way that best suits their life and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Colby address?
He works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
His style is welcoming and adaptive, combining client-centered care with evidence-informed methods such as CBT and DBT to provide practical tools and reflective support.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 17 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adolescents and adults across varied clinical presentations.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license MO LPC 2021028323 and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are sessions priced and arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English