Lannie Cox , LPC

Lannie Cox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting pressures, and questions around identity and intimacy. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and work-related strain. He presents a calm, encouraging presence and listens without judgment.

He keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. Lannie uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. He also draws on emotion-focused and relationship-based work to improve communication and closeness when needed.

Before counseling, he spent 15 years in corporate communications and public relations, which shaped his straightforward coaching style. He has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds the LPC credential. He brings three years of counseling experience to his practice.

Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person. Lannie helps people break problems into small steps and tests what actually works in daily life. He emphasizes clear goals and practical skills while staying open to what clients need to talk about.

Outside of work he is a husband and father and sometimes mentions his Seeing Eye dog Abbott to lighten the mood. He welcomes conversations about blended family issues, fertility concerns, fatherhood questions, and other family-of-origin topics as part of individual work.

Approach-focused online therapy that fits your life

Many people find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for day-to-day problems because it focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors that can reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving self-control, which can be useful for anger, impulsivity, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and connection, helping people understand and change interaction patterns that lead to repeated hurt.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what they prefer, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative effort where techniques are tested and adjusted based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and schedules while keeping therapy practical and consistent.