- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Tony
Tony McKee is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and depression. He works with individuals who are adjusting to life changes and those managing caregiving strain or chronic illness. He aims to create a practical, straightforward space where parents and caregivers can talk through pressing problems and learn useful skills.
He centers clients' stories and strengths. Tony believes people know their lives best, and therapy is a place to make sense of what matters.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools that fit everyday life rather than abstract theory. Tony uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people shift unhelpful thinking and find motivation for change. He also draws on Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients rewrite difficult chapters and notice what already works.
Over two decades of practice have included supporting people with caregiver stress, grief, forgiveness work, and questions about life purpose and self-love. He aims to help clients build practical routines, reduce overwhelming feelings, and regain a sense of direction. Sessions are offered in English and Tony accepts international clients.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for the client.
What Tony works with
Everything Tony lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tony helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Tony lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into steps and teaches practical skills. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a client's own reasons for change by asking open questions and reflecting what the client values; it helps when people feel stuck or unsure how to begin.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they set targets, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful in day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be lower bandwidth, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text messaging works for ongoing brief reflection. These options provide flexibility and make it easier to keep regular appointments when life gets busy.
Questions people ask about Tony
What concerns does Tony help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is his approach to therapy?
Sessions are practical and goal oriented, focused on small steps and skill building. He emphasizes clients' strengths and helps translate ideas into everyday habits.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing common life stresses.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential in North Carolina. His practice is based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort.
How does cost and billing work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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