Tony McKee

Tony McKee is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression, and those coping with life changes and parenting challenges. He also works with caregivers managing stress, people living with chronic pain or illness, and those wrestling with guilt, shame, forgiveness, self-love, and questions about life purpose.

Tony frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and practical. He helps people sort priorities, notice patterns that get in the way, and test small changes that feel realistic.

His approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means he combines looking at thoughts and behaviors, exploring the meaning of difficult events, and setting short-term goals to create momentum. Work often includes clarifying values, breaking problems into manageable steps, and reviewing what tried strategies did or did not do.

Tony aims to make early sessions focused and useful. He typically helps people identify one or two immediate concerns and then decides what to focus on next. Progress is checked with small measures and by talking through how changes feel in daily life.

People who want help thinking through what matters next often start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. International clients can be accepted and sessions are conducted in English.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching ways to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and helps resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful when someone is unsure about making shifts in work, relationships, or daily routines.

Tony treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about goals, try an approach that fits those goals, and adjust course based on what helps. The work is paced to match the client’s readiness and preferences.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from wherever they are able to concentrate. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep continuity of care and to help clients maintain progress between in-person appointments.