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Louis Koch, LSCSW, LCSW

Licensed social worker for life challenges
  • 40 years experience
  • Client-centered care
  • Video phone and chat

About Louis Koch

Louis Koch is a licensed social worker with four decades of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, and relationship challenges. He blends steady clinical experience with a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that encourages open expression of thoughts and feelings so clients can explore what matters most to them.

Holding LSCSW and LCSW credentials - professional licenses that indicate advanced clinical social work training and practice - he creates an environment where difficult topics can be addressed without fear of judgment. His practice emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside empathetic listening, helping clients move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Louis recognizes that first steps are often the hardest. He welcomes people who are ready to seek change and supports them through the early stages of engagement and beyond, aiming to foster safety, clarity, and progress throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Louis Koch have?

Louis Koch has 40 years of professional experience.

Is Louis Koch a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds these credentials: LSCSW, LCSW. License details: KS LSCSW LSCSW 0278, MO LCSW 002911.

In which languages does Louis Koch provide therapy?

Louis Koch provides therapy in English.

Where is Louis Koch located?

Louis Koch is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Louis Koch as my therapist?

Clients can work with Louis Koch through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Louis Koch work with international clients?

Louis Koch does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Louis Koch cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches Louis Koch Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Louis Koch often draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and explore their own goals and values; this approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical method for anxiety, stress, and mood-related issues. In addition, dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, helpful for anger, coping, and addiction-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Louis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make regular access to licensed professionals more flexible and convenient. These formats allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life circumstances while supporting consistent engagement and continuity of care.

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