Great guy. Listens, doesn't pontificate, has a great phone therapy style. I feel very comfortable talking to Doug. Very genuine
Douglas Cope, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Douglas is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Douglas. View 31 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
I trust his expertise.
More about Douglas
- 26 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
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.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Douglas Cope's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467062141.
- LPC · Texas · 13335 · Expires November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Douglas Cope
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Great guy. Listens, doesn't pontificate, has a great phone therapy style. I feel very comfortable talking to Doug. Very genuine
I trust his expertise.
He has been very helpful and provided strategies that I can work on outside of therapy to heal.
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.
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.
Douglas has been invaluable on this journey. His insights, suggested readings, and exercises have been critical to the progress I've made.
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.
Douglas is easy to work with. He does a very good job of understanding where you are and meeting you there. His guidance has been very down to earth and not extremely clinical. He works with you at your pace with excellent guidance for self discovery.
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.
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.
He is easy to talk to and is understanding
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.
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.
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.
We're just starting this journey, so it's hard to say a lot, but when you're going somewhere you haven't been, confidence in your guide is crucial. At this moment I have that confidence with Douglas.
He's been giving me great tips to contemplate
He's the best therapist I've ever had, full of patience, kindness and the help I need.
He’s been great.
He's helped me navigate my past and now I'm able to see who I am now. He always listens and gives fantastic advice and other ways to think about things.
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!
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.
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.
He's been amazing in helping me through my past trauma. I'm able to see who I am, not who I was. I feel safe and talk about the hard things I tried to forget.
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.
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.
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!
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.
I feel more at ease and he is helping immensely with my current anxieties and grieving process. He listens and is great at helping me work on my issues and teaching me new ways to look at things.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Douglas Cope offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Douglas Cope works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Douglas Cope speak?
Douglas Cope speaks English.
How many years of experience does Douglas Cope have?
Douglas Cope has 26 years of experience.
Where is Douglas Cope licensed to practice?
Douglas Cope is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Douglas Cope accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Douglas Cope does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Douglas Cope offer?
Douglas Cope offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Douglas Cope?
Douglas Cope can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Douglas Cope?
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