Tony McKee, LCSW

Tony McKee is an LCSW based in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. He also supports people facing life changes and caregiver stress. He recognizes taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and aims to make that step easier for people reaching out.

With 20 years of professional experience, Tony centers sessions on the person’s story and strengths. He treats each person as the expert in their own life and works from where they are. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through difficult feelings in the moment.

Tony uses a mix of conversational techniques and structured methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and needs to find their own motivation for change.

Narrative Therapy is part of his approach when the story someone tells about their life gets in the way of moving forward. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, achievable goals so progress can be noticed sooner. These methods are blended to match a person’s needs rather than following a single rigid plan.

Sessions are conducted in English and Tony accepts international clients. He asks people to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches shape online support

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thoughts and habits that affect mood and behavior and then practice different ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clear steps to try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change through respectful questions and reflection. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps and wants to find their own drive to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tony will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. He mixes methods as needed so plans fit the person rather than forcing a single approach.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time so check-ins can be more frequent when helpful. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can support shorter check-ins, guided exercises, and structured goal-setting in ways that fit everyday life.