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Louis Koch, LSCSW, LCSW
Kansas
LSCSW clinician - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- CBT and DBT methods
About Louis
Louis Koch is a Kansas-based clinician with 40 years of professional experience and the credentials LSCSW and LCSW. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related issues, relationships, and related concerns. He speaks English and practices in Kansas.
His approach is straightforward and practical. He uses client-centered methods to listen and help people sort out difficult feelings. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice different ways of responding. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
He commonly helps with depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating concerns, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem and anger. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career stress, and career-related decisions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, codependency, and communication or commitment problems.
Louis has worked across many settings over four decades and brings that experience to one-on-one sessions. He uses practical skill-building and conversational work to address present problems. The aim is to notice patterns, test new responses, and review what works.
To begin, a person completes the platform questionnaire and schedules a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Louis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking patterns that lead to more stress and anxiety and then practice different responses in everyday situations. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work, which means he listens to a person’s concerns and structures sessions around what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with intense mood swings and impulsive behaviors.Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts techniques as they try different strategies. The plan for sessions evolves based on what the person reports is helpful and what feels practical in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Some people find video sessions useful for face-to-face interaction, while others choose phone or audio for brief updates or when bandwidth is limited. Discuss format preferences early so sessions can be arranged to suit timing and practical needs.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, grief, trauma and related issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He draws on CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in day-to-day situations.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional experience and has worked in multiple clinical settings over his career.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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