Louis Koch, LSCSW, LCSW

Louis Koch is a licensed social worker with LSCSW and LCSW credentials and 40 years of professional experience. He practices in Kansas and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and LGBT-related concerns. He aims to make the first step toward therapy feel achievable for people who are nervous about starting.

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space for clients to talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize listening first, then working together on practical ways to cope. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in day-to-day concerns rather than jargon.

Over four decades of work have shaped an adaptable approach. Louis draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead. He also uses skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation techniques.

People come to him for many reasons, including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating or sleeping problems, parenting stress, and career concerns. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and first responder stress. His practice addresses complex overlaps like co-morbidity, codependency, and attachment issues.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication. Louis helps clients set small, realistic goals and build skills to manage difficult moments. He encourages steady progress and checks in about what’s working and what needs to change.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's concerns. In practice this means sessions begin with the therapist asking what matters most and adapting the pace to each person. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and habits. It often uses short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills in clear, practical steps that can be practiced outside the session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily challenges, and personal style, then recommend strategies to try. Decisions about methods and pacing are collaborative and revisited as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools like worksheets or guided exercises between sessions to reinforce new skills. Ask about specific session arrangements when you schedule to match therapy to your day-to-day needs.