Tony McKee, LCSW
Strength-based therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Tony McKee |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Tony
Tony McKee, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and depression. He has 20 years of experience and works from a strengths-based perspective. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
Tony believes people are the experts of their own stories. He listens for the values, choices, and events that shape how someone makes sense of their life. From there he helps identify small, practical steps that can ease day-to-day struggles and rebuild a sense of control.
Background and approach
His work uses Narrative Therapy alongside techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means conversations focus on the stories a person tells about themselves, how thoughts affect feelings and actions, and motivating change that matters to the person. He also draws on Solution-Focused methods to set clear, achievable goals.
Tony often supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also helps those who are searching for life purpose or learning to build more self-love. Sessions are geared toward practical coping skills and clearer ways to narrate challenges.
He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and offers services in English. Tony accepts international clients and uses flexible online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Tony works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tony directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tony directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Therapeutic conversations often pull together how people tell their life stories and the practical habits that shape daily life. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories and meanings someone holds about themselves and the world, helping separate the person from the problem so change feels possible. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons and motivation for change in a respectful, collaborative way.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs and progress become clearer.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be lower bandwidth, live chat can work for short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing, brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when travel or work change routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Tony help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and strengths-based, focusing on the stories people tell about themselves. He combines narrative work with practical strategies to reduce symptoms and move toward personal goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That background shapes a practical, steady approach to common life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His practice is listed with that state credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. All sessions and communications are conducted in English.
What session formats are used?
He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for different levels of contact and scheduling needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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