Therapist profile
Louis Koch, LSCSW, LCSW
Kansas
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLSCSW, LCSW
- LicenseLSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 0278; LCSW, Missouri / 002911
- NPI1386855831
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKansas
About
- Client-centered listening
- CBT skillwork
- Emotion-focused work
About Louis
Louis Koch is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of professional experience. He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and works from Kansas. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, and anger among other issues.
He keeps sessions straightforward and direct. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. He invites people to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment and checks in on practical steps between meetings.
Across his career he has also supported people with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating concerns, parenting and career shifts, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. He works with topics like codependency, communication problems, and coping after loss or disaster.
His approach draws on client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior ideas. He also uses emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when those fit a person’s concerns. That mix informs both short-term problem solving and longer conversations about meaning and values.
People can expect a calm, matter-of-fact style that emphasizes clear goals and doable skills. Scheduling a first session begins with a short matching questionnaire and then booking the initial appointment through the online flow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what the person says, with the therapist following the client’s lead to identify priorities and immediate concerns. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and wants a collaborative space to sort through anger and relationships.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT techniques are useful for managing irritability, workplace frustration, and anxious responses that fuel anger.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. Those tools can help reduce impulsive reactions and improve how a person responds when tensions rise.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then use the approaches that best match those needs. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists often use this flexibility to schedule follow-ups or practice skills in day-to-day settings without promising any particular format.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger, grief, trauma, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is direct and practical, combining listening with skill-based tools and clear goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience to his work with clients.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not specify available formats so check the platform for whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How much do sessions cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online options button.
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