Colby (CJ) Green, LPC

Missouri · 17 years in practice

Colby (CJ) Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri.

License and registration

LPC, Missouri: 2021028323 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1528138195 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Colby

Colby (CJ) Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. He supports people facing depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addiction, ADHD, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, relationship problems, and life changes. He also addresses issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, and career concerns.

Colby takes a direct but warm approach. He aims to be a guide, coach, and teacher while offering practical tools people can use between sessions.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what is most pressing right now and on skills that make daily life easier. His work pulls from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. That mix lets him attend to emotional experience while teaching concrete coping strategies.

He adapts the style to fit each person’s needs and goals. Over 17 years of clinical practice, Colby has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings. That background gave him experience with a wide range of concerns across different levels of care.

He emphasizes clear communication about expectations and next steps. People who choose Colby can expect straightforward talk, practical exercises, and a focus on building skills for everyday situations. He aims to respect each person’s story and help them find manageable changes that add up over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Colby lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Family conflicts
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Colby names

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Online support

How emotion-focused and skills-based therapy work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and work with strong emotions. Online sessions can use that focus to identify patterns in relationships and feelings, and to practice new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, letting people set the pace while the therapist follows their lead and reflects what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions and tracked during follow-ups.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, adjust what isn’t working, and blend techniques to fit each person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people read facial expressions and use screen-shared worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins, mood tracking, or practice of short skills outside regular sessions. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles, while still allowing therapists to guide progress and teach tools.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with many concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addictions, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is welcoming and adaptive. He mixes direct feedback with encouragement and practical tools to help people cope day to day.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 17 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a range of concerns and levels of care.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Missouri.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are remote sessions an option?

Yes. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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